Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who breaks the law or commits a crime.
Offender
/əˈfendə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The offender broke into the house last night.Repeat offenders often face harsher penalties in court.
Etymology:
Originating from Middle English, derived from the Old French offendre, meaning to offend or commit a crime, and from the Latin offendere, which means to strike against, injure, or displease.
Usage Statistics:
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