Malefactor and Recidivist

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

Recidivist

Recidivist noun - Someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior).
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Synonyms for Recidivist

Malefactor and recidivist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malefactor" instead a noun "Recidivist".

Nearby Word: recidivism
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Recidivist and Malefactor. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/malefactor/recidivist
Malefactor & Recidivist. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/malefactor/recidivist>.
Recidivist or Malefactor. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/malefactor/recidivist.
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