Detainee
Detainee noun - Some held in custody.
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Synonyms for Detainee
Malefactor and detainee are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Malefactor" instead a noun "Detainee".
Malefactor
Malefactor noun - A person who has committed a crime.
Usage example: the victim was able to give a clear description of the malefactor to the police
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Synonyms for Malefactor
Detainee and malefactor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detainee" instead a noun "Malefactor".
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Related pairs
- suspect and detainee
- suspect and malefactor
- crook and detainee
- crook and malefactor
- con and detainee
- con and malefactor
- criminal and detainee
- criminal and malefactor
- miscreant and detainee
- miscreant and malefactor
- offender and detainee
- offender and malefactor
- lawbreaker and detainee
- lawbreaker and malefactor
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