perpetrator
/ˌpɜːrpəˈtreɪtər/
culprit
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- 1.
A person who commits a crime or a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
"The police are searching for the perpetrator of the robbery."
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The perpetrator managed to escape the scene before the authorities arrived.
The perpetrator managed to escape the scene before the authorities arrived.
Identifying the perpetrator was challenging due to the lack of clear evidence.
Identifying the perpetrator was challenging due to the lack of clear evidence.
Victims often seek justice against the perpetrator of the violence.
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How do you pronounce perpetrator?
perpetrator is pronounced [/ˌpɜːrpəˈtreɪtər/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does perpetrator mean?
perpetrator means "culprit". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is perpetrator?
perpetrator is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "The perpetrator managed to escape the scene before the authorities arrived." — used to mean "culprit".
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