malefactor
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noun \ˈma-lə-ˌfak-tər\Definition of MALEFACTOR
1
: one who commits an offense against the law; especially : felon
2
: one who does ill toward another
See Examples of MALEFACTOR
- <she regards anyone who would cause the breakup of a family as a malefactor of the worst sort>
- <the victim was able to give a clear description of the malefactor to the police>
Origin of MALEFACTOR
Middle English malefactour, from Latin malefactor, from malefacere to do evil, from male + facere to do — more at do
First Known Use: 15th century
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- Synonyms
- immoralist, evildoer, sinner, wrongdoer
Rhymes with MALEFACTOR
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