Synonyms for perpetrator

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pur-pi-trey-ter

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɜr pɪˌtreɪ tər

Top 10 synonyms for perpetrator

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Définition of perpetrator

Origin : literally "the one who did it" (in English usually an evil act), 1560s, from Late Latin perpetrator, agent noun of perpetrare "to perform, to accomplish" (see perpetrate). Fem. forms are perpetratress (1811, of Nero's poisoner Locusta); perpetratrix (1862, in reference to Charlotte Corday).

As in murderer : noun person who kills
As in public enemy : noun common enemy
As in wrongdoer : noun lawbreaker
As in manslayer : noun murderer
As in massacrer : noun murderer
As in murderess : noun murderer
As in slaughterer : noun murderer
As in slayer : noun murderer
As in triggerman : noun murderer

Example sentences :

His sole ambition just now was to fix the crime definitely on the perpetrator.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

The perpetrator is educated, wise, enjoys the respect of his fellows.
Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous

She had no doubt who was the perpetrator of this wickedness; but how was she to follow?
Extract from : « A Simple Story » by Mrs. Inchbald

But as to the perpetrator, if there where no proofs there were yet fewer doubts.
Extract from : « Bob, Son of Battle » by Alfred Ollivant

La Corriveau was arrested as the perpetrator of the atrocious deed.
Extract from : « The Golden Dog » by William Kirby

The perpetrator of the misdeed embarks on his career of defilement early.
Extract from : « The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles » by Jean Henri Fabre

But fraud is hard to suppress when the animus of the perpetrator is wrong.
Extract from : « The Tapestry Book » by Helen Churchill Candee

"I fear that they will hardly catch the perpetrator of it," said Miss Marrable.
Extract from : « The Vicar of Bullhampton » by Anthony Trollope

"And the perpetrator," snarled Caracalla, listening with a scowl for the reply.
Extract from : « A Thorny Path [Per Aspera], Complete » by Georg Ebers

The next day the people of the village searched in vain for the perpetrator.
Extract from : « The Indian in his Wigwam » by Henry R. Schoolcraft

Antonyms for perpetrator

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