perpetrator

//ˈpɜːpɪˌtreɪtə//
C1Frequency Level 10Formal
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Noun

perpetratorSingular
perpetratorsPlural
1

A person who commits a crime, harmful act, or illegal action.

The police are still searching for the perpetrator of the crime.

2

Someone responsible for carrying out or executing a wrongful deed.

The police are still searching for the perpetrator of the crime.

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