Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conspirer
noun
/kənˈspɪrər/
Definition
A conspirer is a person who takes part in a conspiracy or secret plan, usually to commit an unlawful act.
Examples
- The conspirer was caught plotting the heist with several accomplices.
- In the court case, they identified him as a key conspirer in the fraudulent scheme.
- The film portrayed a group of conspirers working against the corrupt government.
Meaning
Conspirers work together with others to plot or strategize, often in secrecy, to achieve a common goal, especially one that is illicit.
Synonyms
- Plotter
- Colluder
- Schemer
- Cohort
