malefactors

noun

Definition of malefactorsnext
plural of malefactor
1
as in criminals
a person who commits moral wrongs she regards anyone who would cause the breakup of a family as a malefactor of the worst sort

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2
as in offenders
a person who has committed a crime the victim was able to give a clear description of the malefactor to the police

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  1. criminals
  2. offenders
  3. villains
Noun
  • Others say police, when faced with lying criminals out to do harm, must sometimes lie and pressure them in the interests of public safety.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Zelle issued a statement claiming that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s suit undermines Zelle, and will empower criminals and hurt small businesses and community banks.
    Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of criminals
Noun
  • Though the county has not found any second-time offenders after issuing the first warning letters.
    Caitlin McGlade, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In prison, Lozano received her associate’s degree in behavioral and social sciences, and co-founded an organization for juvenile offenders, along with another group that brings victims, law enforcement officers and prisoners together for discussions.
    Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of offenders
Noun
  • The next big bad in Jared Leto's motley crew of sinister screen villains has finally been announced.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Cultural differences of the region, like a vast foaming, bubbling cauldron, spit out heroes and villains, legends and lore.
    Gary Stoller, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of villains
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