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offenders

NOUN

perpetrator

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convict criminal culprit delinquent felon lawbreaker suspect

STRONG

con crook jailbird malefactor sinner transgressor wrongdoer

WEAK

guilty party guilty person

Antonyms

STRONGEST

police

Example Sentences

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“ATF in those operations has been focused on offenders that were illegally armed with firearms,” he told senators.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

This time authorities have intensified their efforts over several months, installing nearly 2,000 surveillance cameras to catch offenders.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Now, a new dashboard shows the worst offenders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The NCA said 950 people have been arrested and more than £10m worth of goods seized over the past 18 months and the new unit would help it target and disrupt more "high harm offenders".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Their punishments were humane, and their policymakers took rehabilitation of criminal offenders very seriously, which made me excited about the award and the trip.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson