👹malefactor

noun
/ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

Meaning

A person who commits a crime or does evil.

Example Sentences

The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.

Synonyms

criminal, offender, wrongdoer, villain, culprit

Antonyms

benefactor, helper, supporter

Collocations

dangerous malefactor, notorious malefactor, catch the malefactor

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