Perpetrator
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Perpetrator [pur-pi-trey-ter]

NOUN

NOUN

  • A person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

Example

“The perpetrators of the crime should not be spared.”

“The perpetrator had enough guts to oppose the judge.”

Synonyms

Assassin, Criminal, Offender, Villain, Delinquent, Culprit

Antonyms

Noble, Lofty, Beneficent, Benevolent