conspirator

noun

con·​spir·​a·​tor kən-ˈspir-ə-tər How to pronounce conspirator (audio)
Synonyms of conspiratornext
: one who conspires : plotter

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Littlejohn claimed innocence, though, alleging that his co-conspirator Glenn Bethany pulled the trigger. Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026 The feds also looked over Bied’s sickening business partnership with his co-conspirator in Indonesia, who Bied purchased multiple orangutan and Javan leopard skulls from. Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026 Bondi told lawmakers during the February hearing that investigations into possible co-conspirators are ongoing and vehemently denied accusations of a cover-up. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 The other co-conspirators are already serving prison time, according to News 15. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conspirator

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of conspirator was in the 15th century

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“Conspirator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conspirator. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

conspirator

noun
con·​spir·​a·​tor kən-ˈspir-ət-ər How to pronounce conspirator (audio)
: a person who conspires

Legal Definition

conspirator

noun
con·​spir·​a·​tor kən-ˈspir-ə-tər How to pronounce conspirator (audio)
: one who conspires

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