Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
malefactor
noun
ˈmæl.əˌfæktər
Definition
A person who commits a crime or is guilty of a wrongdoing.
Examples
- The authorities apprehended a known malefactor trying to escape from the scene.
- In the story, the malefactor was eventually caught and brought to justice.
- She chose to help rehabilitate malefactors instead of punishing them harshly.
Meaning
Malefactor is often used to refer to someone who engages in illegal activities or behaves immorally.
Synonyms
- criminal
- wrongdoer
- offender
- delinquent
- lawbreaker
