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conspirator
A person who secretly joins with others to carry out an illegal or harmful plan, often against a government or a person in authority.
Die Verschwörer trafen sich im Geheimen, um den Sturz des Königs zu planen.
The conspirators met in secret to plan the overthrow of the king.
'Der Verschwörer' (the conspirator) is the person who 'sich verschwört' (conspires). This verb means that several people secretly make a shared oath ('Schwur') against someone or something.
Die Gruppe verschwor sich gegen den Diktator.
The group conspired against the dictator.
'Verschwörer' (conspirators) are often associated with verbs such as 'einen Plan schmieden' (to hatch a plan), 'einen Anschlag planen' (to plan an attack), or 'sich im Geheimen treffen' (to meet in secret).
Die Verschwörer schmiedeten einen Plan für den Aufstand.
The conspirators hatched a plan for the uprising.
The word is used almost exclusively in a negative context and describes people who pursue illegal or harmful goals, such as a coup or an assassination.
Die Regierung verhaftete die Verschwörer, bevor sie ihren Plan umsetzen konnten.
The government arrested the conspirators before they could carry out their plan.
accomplice
Both words can refer to a person involved in a joint illegal undertaking. Verschwörer emphasizes the secret agreement with others, while Komplize emphasizes specific assistance or involvement in the crime. Use Verschwörer when the secret plan is important, and Komplize when the person’s support during the crime is the focus.
Die Verschwörer planten heimlich gemeinsam den Einbruch.
The conspirators secretly planned the burglary together.
Der Komplize wartete vor dem Gebäude und half bei dem geplanten Einbruch.
The accomplice waited outside the building and helped with the planned burglary.
