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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.
rebel
'der Rebell' and 'der Verschwörer' can both be directed against a government or an authority. 'Rebell' emphasizes open resistance or fighting against an order. 'Verschwörer', on the other hand, emphasizes secrecy: a person plans something illegal or harmful with others, often in secret. You can confuse the words because both can act against those in power. The simple difference is: a 'Rebell' fights or resists visibly; a 'Verschwörer' plans secretly.
Die Verschwörer trafen sich nachts, um ihren Plan gegen den Präsidenten zu besprechen.
The conspirators met at night to discuss their plan against the president.
Der Rebell sprach auf dem Platz offen gegen die Regierung.
The rebel spoke openly against the government in the square.