as in criminal
a person who has committed a crime
juvenile offenders have their criminal records sealed when they turn 18
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Noun
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By the way, none of us is a criminal, as hacking is not a crime.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025 -
Manson was a petty criminal who had been in and out of jail since childhood.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Using non-sterile water to dilute the pigments (ingredients that add color) is a common culprit, although not the only one.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The culprit: microscopic fungal spores that live in and on human bodies and in the dirt and air.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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“Offender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offender. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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