lawbreaker

noun

law·​break·​er ˈlȯ-ˌbrā-kər 

: a person who violates the law

lawbreaking

ˈlȯ-ˌbrā-kiŋ 

adjective or noun

Synonyms of lawbreaker

• criminal
• offender

Examples of lawbreaker in a Sentence

He admitted to being a lawbreaker.

legislation that mandates lengthy prison sentences for chronic lawbreakers

Recent Examples on the Web

The lawbreakers were gathered this day on a cliff and a nearby arch, a crowd of around 50 young people — 14- to 20-year-olds, mostly males. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

My alderman’s office was sympathetic and advised me to take a photo of the lawbreaker’s license plate and send it to the Chicago Police Department. — Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

The Common Law principles that shape sentencing are about accountability for the lawbreaker’s actions. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 May 2026

Rollins is running for a job in justice, ostensibly to uphold the law and hold lawbreakers accountable. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lawbreaker

• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker
• lawmaker
• matchmaker
• pacemaker
• partaker
• peacemaker

Kids Definition

lawbreaker

noun

law·​break·​er ˈlȯ-ˌbrā-kər 

: a person who breaks the law

lawbreaking

-kiŋ 

adjective or noun