Caitiff and Malefactor

Caitiff

Caitiff noun - A mean, evil, or unprincipled person.
Usage example: upon entering the store, I was beset by a caitiff in the guise of a salesman set on separating me from my money
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Synonyms for Caitiff

Malefactor and caitiff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Malefactor" instead a noun "Caitiff".

Malefactor

Malefactor noun - A person who commits moral wrongs.
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Synonyms for Malefactor

Caitiff and malefactor are semantically related. You can use "Caitiff" instead a noun "Malefactor".
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Malefactor and Caitiff. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/caitiff/malefactor
Caitiff & Malefactor. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/caitiff/malefactor>.
Malefactor or Caitiff. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/caitiff/malefactor.
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