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Definition of coconspirator

coconspirator

/ˌkoʊkənˈspɪrətər/
(UK: co-conspirator)
co · con · spir · a · tor
Plural:coconspirators
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coconspirator Lexical Profile

coconspirator Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who engages in a conspiracy or secret plot alongside one or more other people, especially to commit an unlawful or harmful act.

Example

"The prosecutor alleged that the executive acted as an unindicted coconspirator in the corporate fraud scheme."

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• Rhymes for coconspirator

• Nearby Words

cocoa
cocomposer
cocona
coconspirator
coconut
coconuts
coconutty

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the prefix 'co-' (jointly) and 'conspirator', which ultimately derives from the Latin 'conspirare', literally meaning 'to breathe together'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coconspirator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coconspirator
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