conspirator
noun
con·spir·a·tor
kən-ˈspir-ə-tər 
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The foiling of the plot is now celebrated with fireworks, bonfires, and the burning of effigies of Guy Fawkes—all to symbolize the capture and punishment of the conspirators.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Beginning in December 2020, Rhodes and other conspirators plotted to stop Congress from certifying the results of the presidential election, the prosecutors alleged.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
The indictment lists dozens of unnamed conspirators who were not charged.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
In announcing each of these cases, Justice Department and FBI officials pointed the finger at Iran, blasted its behavior and vowed to hold conspirators accountable.
—Ken Dilanian, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Beginning in December 2020, Rhodes and other conspirators plotted to stop Congress from certifying the results of the presidential election, the prosecutors alleged.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
The indictment lists dozens of unnamed conspirators who were not charged.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
In announcing each of these cases, Justice Department and FBI officials pointed the finger at Iran, blasted its behavior and vowed to hold conspirators accountable.
—Ken Dilanian, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Conspirator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conspirator. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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conspirator
noun
con·spir·a·tor
kən-ˈspir-ət-ər
: a person who conspires
Legal Definition
conspirator
noun
con·spir·a·tor
kən-ˈspir-ə-tər
: one who conspires
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