miscreant
Definitions
A person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law.
An evildoer or villain.
Examples
The security guard finally caught the miscreant who had been spray-painting graffiti on the warehouse walls.
The judge sentenced the young miscreant to community service for his role in the neighborhood vandalism.
Despite his reputation as a notorious miscreant, he surprised everyone by donating his entire paycheck to the local shelter.
Synonyms
evildoer criminal wrongdoer culprit delinquent villain scoundrel