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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As Port falls in with a group of conspirators preparing for the insurrection, the book takes on a hallucinatory, digressive quality, blurring the lines between life and death, reality and illusion. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Together, the growing list of potential witnesses represents the clearest picture yet of the trial that could send Thao and each of her alleged co-conspirators to federal prison for up to 20 years on the most serious charge. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 In order to get close to Anna’s son Zack (Joe Anders), Cady and his conspirators catfish him both through text messages and chats in a World of Warcraft-style online game. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 31 July 2026 Informing your supporters that their problems are the result of a shadowy cabal of billionaire conspirators tends to unleash passions that can be difficult to control. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for conspirator

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 6 Aug. 2026.

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conspirator

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

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conspirator

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

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