Synonyms of conspiratornext
: one who conspires : plotter

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Investigators allege that Bridle and his co-conspirators billed the homeowner over $900,000 for renovations to her 988‑square‑foot residence. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026 The silences formed in the absence of sharing are challenging to capture on the page but when done effectively, readers can become enmeshed in such moments, co-conspirators of the secret. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 But after sending notice to the government, Friedman was dismayed to learn that prosecutors had now considered Thompson to be a co-conspirator. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 But soon after, a co-conspirator of Lui’s allegedly emailed a Malaysian government official saying that all 27 were shipped to China. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

conspirator

noun
: a person who conspires

Legal Definition

conspirator

noun
: one who conspires

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