PERPETRATOR

perpetrator, culprit

(noun) someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

perpetrator (plural perpetrators)

One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime.

Synonyms

• arrestee, prisoner

• (slang) perp, collar

• See also criminal

Anagrams

• prĂȘt-Ă -porter

Source: Wiktionary


Per"pe*tra`tor, n. Etym: [L.]

Definition: One who perpetrates; esp., one who commits an offense or crime.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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