CEFR B2

offender

noun

Meaning

A person or entity that commits an illegal act or offense.

Examples

The judge sentenced the offender to community service.
He was identified as the primary offender in the cybercrime case.

Synonyms: lawbreaker, criminal, culprit, perpetrator

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offender (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈfɛndər/

Definition

A person or entity that commits an illegal act or offense.

Examples

The judge sentenced the offender to community service.
He was identified as the primary offender in the cybercrime case.
Repeat offenders often require specialized rehabilitation programs.

How to Use offender

offender of (prepositional phrase): A person or thing that commits an offense against something or someone. — "He was an offender of the peace with his constant disturbances."

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