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malefactor

noun

/ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

Meaning

A person who commits a crime or does evil.

The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.

criminal, offender, wrongdoer, villain, culprit

benefactor, helper, supporter

dangerous malefactor, notorious malefactor, catch the malefactor

a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic

a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive

A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.

a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of so...

a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power

the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection