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offender

[uh-fen-der] / əˈfɛn dər /
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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The inquiry heard how the prosecution had hoped to obtain a hybrid order for Calocane, whereby an offender can be transferred to prison after hospital treatment.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Two girls aged 16 and 17 have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

A 46-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Justice Department leaders offered to meet with lawmakers in the midst of sustained criticism over their handling of files on the sex offender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Every few minutes you turned to look at them, and if you saw one of them moving the offender had to retire to the back line and begin again.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier