Detainee and Malefactor

Detainee

Detainee noun - Some held in custody.
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Malefactor and detainee are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Malefactor" instead a noun "Detainee".

Nearby Words: detained, detainer

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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Detainee and malefactor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detainee" instead a noun "Malefactor".
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