perpetrator

Definitions

A person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

Someone who commits a crime or offense.

Examples

The police are still searching for the perpetrator of the crime.

Security footage clearly captured the perpetrator entering the building.

The victim was able to provide a detailed description of the perpetrator to the investigators.

Synonyms

offender culprit wrongdoer criminal delinquent lawbreaker malefactor

Antonyms

victim hero benefactor innocent savior law-abider peacemaker