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conspirator

/kənˈspɪr.ə.tɚ/
con · spir · a · tor
Adverb:conspiratorially
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Plural:conspirators
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Adjective:conspiratorial
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• noun

1

A person who secretly plans with others to commit an unlawful, harmful, or subversive act.

Example

"The chief conspirator was arrested after authorities uncovered the secret correspondence detailing the plot."

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• Rhymes for conspirator

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conspicuousness
conspiracist
conspiracy
conspirator
conspiratorial
conspiratorially
conspire

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Anglo-French conspiratour and Late Latin conspirator, derived from the Latin verb conspirare meaning 'to agree, unite, or plot,' literally 'to breathe together' (from com- 'together' + spirare 'to breathe').

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