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offenders

NOUN

perpetrator

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convict criminal culprit delinquent felon lawbreaker suspect

STRONG

con crook jailbird malefactor sinner transgressor wrongdoer

WEAK

guilty party guilty person

Antonyms

STRONGEST

police

Example Sentences

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Now, a new dashboard shows the worst offenders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The head of the National Business Crime Centre explained how police forces take a proactive approach to tackling the issue, working to identify offenders, disrupt repeat behaviour, and ensure those responsible are held to account.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Roosevelt directed Garfield to engage in a three-step campaign: Build a record against targeted companies; leak their worst offenses to the press to generate outrage; then press Congress for action against the offenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Campaigners' tactics include raising awareness among potential contributors, and naming and shaming the accounts believed to be the worst offenders.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The worst offenders had to wear smelly trash cans over their heads.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter