Main Entry: mal·e·fac·tor

Pronunciation: \ˈma-lə-ˌfak-tər\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English malefactour, from Latin malefactor, from malefacere to do evil, from male + facere to do — more at do

Date: 15th century

1 : one who commits an offense against the law; especially : felon
2 : one who does ill toward another