Offender and Perpetrator

Offender

Offender noun - A person who has committed a crime.
Usage example: juvenile offenders have their criminal records sealed when they turn 18
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Synonyms for Offender

Perpetrator is a synonym for offender in violator topic. In some cases you can use "Perpetrator" instead a noun "Offender", when it comes to topics like juvenile delinquent.

Nearby Words: offend, offended, offence, offending

Perpetrator

Perpetrator noun - Someone who perpetrates wrongdoing.
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Synonyms for Perpetrator

Offender is a synonym for perpetrator in violator topic. You can use "Offender" instead a noun "Perpetrator", if it concerns topics such as lawbreaker, juvenile delinquent.

Nearby Words: perpetrate, perpetrated, perpetration, perpetrating

Both words in one sentence

  • In this case at least the perpetrator's identified as a rapist, put on the sex offender registry, and imprisoned.
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