conspirator

[ kuhn-spir-uh-ter ]

noun

1. a person who takes part in a conspiracy; plotter.

   Synonyms: conniver, schemer, traitor

Other Words From

• noncon·spira·tor noun
• precon·spira·tor noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of conspirator¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English conspiratour, from Anglo-French, from Latin conspīrātor, from conspīrā(tus) “united, acted in harmony” (past participle of conspīrāre; conspire ) + -tor -tor

Example Sentences

The lawyers had an issue of Time magazine featuring a photo of Watergate conspirator G. Gordon Liddy.

From Los Angeles Times

The indictment against Sgt Schultz earlier detailed messages he sent to the supposed Hong Kong resident, who was referred to in court documents as Conspirator A.

From BBC

Trump himself was not charged in the case, but he was identified by the Arizona grand jury as an “unindicted conspirator,” ABC News reported.

From Salon

In other words, each conspirator is liable for the crimes of the others committed in pursuit of the illegal objective.

From Slate

While the federal agency accused Kejriwal of being a key conspirator in the liquor bribery case, the opposition parties said the government was misusing federal investigation agencies to harass and weaken its political opponents.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• accomplice
• collaborator
• plotter
• traitor