Malefactor (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The notorious malefactor was sentenced to life in prison for his heinous crimes.
- The judge described the defendant as a malefactor who had shown no remorse for his actions.
- After years of evading the law, the malefactor was finally brought to justice and convicted of multiple felonies.
- The malefactor's lengthy rap sheet was presented as evidence during the trial to demonstrate his pattern of behavior.
- Law enforcement officials worked tirelessly to apprehend the malefactor and put an end to his reign of terror.
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Hyponyms
- Plotter
- Smuggler
- Moonshiner
- Rapist
- Moon Curser
- Tough
- Mafioso
- Gaolbird
- Firebug
- Conspirator
- Highjacker
- Suborner
- Toughie
- Pusher
- Jail Bird
- Blackmailer
- Recidivist
- Moll
- Lawbreaker
- Punk
- Drug Dealer
- Probationer
- Briber
- Runner
- Repeater
- Kidnapper
- Accessary
- Traitor
- Thief
- Accessory
- Murderer
- Stealer
- Desperado
- Liquidator
- Coconspirator
- Highbinder
- Hood
- Contrabandist
- Gangster's Moll
- Habitual Criminal
- Abductor
- Goon
- Extortioner
- Hijacker
- Bootlegger
- Jailbird
- Manslayer
- Machinator
- Desperate Criminal
- Violator
- Fugitive From Justice
- Mobster
- Racketeer
- Snatcher
- Gun Moll
- Law Offender
- Gangster
- Kidnaper
- Arsonist
- Incendiary
- Scofflaw
- Treasonist
- Extortionist
- Hoodlum
- Parolee
- Fugitive
- Peddler
- Raper
- Drug Peddler
- Strong-armer