Malfeasant (Noun)
Meaning
One guilty of malfeasance.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The corrupt politician was considered a malfeasant by the public and the media.
- The CEO's embezzlement made him a malfeasant in the eyes of his investors and employees.
- After the scandal broke, several high-ranking officials were revealed to be malfeasants, using their power for personal gain.
- The judge declared the former mayor a malfeasant, citing his history of accepting bribes and abuse of power.
- The prosecution argued that the company's executives were malfeasants, knowingly putting profits over public safety.