noun

conspirator

kuhn-SPIH-ruh-tuh

Conspirator (noun) means a person who takes part in a secret plot with others. Example: “One of the conspirators later testified against the rest.”

noun

A person who takes part in a secret plot with others.

"One of the conspirators later testified against the rest."

Word Forms

conspirators plural

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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman conspiratour, related to conspire.

Origin: Anglo-Norman

Synonyms

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Rhymes for conspirator

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “conspirator” mean?

The word “conspirator” means a person who takes part in a secret plot with others.

How do you pronounce “conspirator”?

“Conspirator” is pronounced kuhn-SPIH-ruh-tuh (/kənˈspɪɹətɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “conspirator” in a sentence?

Here is “conspirator” used in a sentence: “One of the conspirators later testified against the rest.”

What part of speech is “conspirator”?

“Conspirator” is a noun.

Where does the word “conspirator” come from?

The word “conspirator” comes from Anglo-Norman. From Anglo-Norman conspiratour, related to conspire.

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