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Offender

noun
/əˈfen.dər/

Meaning

a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law

Example Sentences

The young offender was sentenced to community service.

Synonyms

criminal, culprit, lawbreaker, wrongdoer

Antonyms

law-abiding citizen, innocent person, victim

Collocations

repeat offender, young offender, first-time offender

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