malefactor

noun
UK: /məˈlɛfəktər/
US: /ˈmæləfæktər/

  1. A person who does bad things or commits crimes.

    1. The malefactor was caught by the police soon after the robbery.
    2. The authorities are determined to bring every malefactor to justice, regardless of their influence.

  2. Someone who causes harm or evil.

    1. He was seen as a malefactor by those who lost money.
    2. The article described the company as a malefactor in the environmental disaster, ignoring safety regulations.

Synonyms

criminal culprit wrongdoer evildoer villain felon

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "malefactor" in English means: A person who does bad things or commits crimes., Someone who causes harm or evil..

The phonetic transcription of "malefactor" is /məˈlɛfəktər/ in British English and /ˈmæləfæktər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "malefactor": criminal, culprit, wrongdoer, evildoer, villain, felon.

Example usage of "malefactor": "The malefactor was caught by the police soon after the robbery.". More examples on the page.