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perpetrator
[pur-pi-trey-ter]
noun
a person who perpetrates, or commits, an illegal, criminal, or evil act.
The perpetrators of this heinous crime must be found and punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Word History and Origins
Origin of perpetrator1
Example Sentences
Some attorneys who practice immigration law say they are coming across scams that play out entirely online, allowing perpetrators to vanish before authorities even have a chance to investigate.
Critics pointed out that the perpetrator of Sunday’s attack was from Egypt, a country not included on Trump’s list.
Falconer said he was "appalled" by Palestinians being killed when trying to access aid sites, adding: "We call for an immediate and independent investigation into these events for the perpetrators to be held to account."
They examine the role of professionals who had contact with the victim or the perpetrator before an attack, but do not issue blame.
During her 54 years in state prison, Krenwinkel has taken part in therapy and group counseling to address what Wattley described as her role as both a perpetrator and survivor of violence.
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