malefactor

nounCommon GRE wordMore M words

a person who commits a crime or wrongdoing

In a sentence

Malefactor in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing malefactor in a sentence.

The detective vowed to track down the malefactor responsible for the theft.

Synonyms

wrongdoercriminalculpritoffender

Antonyms

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disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon

to soften or break down by soaking in liquid

a scheming or crafty plot intended to do harm

a violent whirlpool or scene of turbulent disorder

having or showing great authority and command

the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies

generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party

Common questions

Malefactor (noun) means a person who commits a crime or wrongdoing

Here is malefactor used in an example sentence: "The detective vowed to track down the malefactor responsible for the theft."

Common synonyms for malefactor include wrongdoer, criminal, culprit, offender.

Antonyms of malefactor include benefactor, innocent.

Malefactor is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.