Synonyms of perpetrator
21 similar words
Another word for perpetrator is criminal. Other synonyms of perpetrator are hoodlum, double-dealer, undesirable and lawbreaker.
Synonyms and similar words for perpetrator
nounOne who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime.
- collar
- deederOne who commits a deed or action; a doer or perpetrator.
- perpA perpetrator.
- criminalA person who is guilty of a crime, notably breaking the law.
- crook
- committerA person who commits a crime; perpetrator.
- culprit
- delinquent
- desperado
- double-dealerOne who double deals; a cheat or crook.
- felon
- hoodlumA gangster; a hired thug.
- lawbreakerOne who breaks (violates) the law, a criminal.
- lowlife
- malefactor
- malfeasantSomeone guilty of such conduct; a malefactor.
- offender
- outlaw
- public enemyA criminal widely regarded as dangerous or antisocial.
- scofflaw
- undesirableAn undesirable person.
Meaning of perpetrator
- noun One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime.
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Questions about synonyms of perpetrator
- What is another word for perpetrator?
- Perpetrator has 21 synonyms on Word.ws, such as criminal, hoodlum, double-dealer, undesirable and lawbreaker.
- What does perpetrator mean?
- Perpetrator means one who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime.
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