offender
noun/əˈfɛndər/
Frequency rank: #6,075 most common English word
Meaning
A person who has committed a crime.
Example sentence
The rehabilitation program was designed to help the offender reintegrate into society after serving time in prison.
Synonyms & related words
- criminal
- culprit
- wrongdoer
- perpetrator
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