malefactor
Definitions
A person who commits a crime or some other wrong.
An evildoer or someone who violates the law.
Examples
The police finally apprehended the notorious malefactor after a long and exhaustive investigation.
The judge sentenced the malefactor to ten years in prison for his role in the elaborate fraud scheme.
Society must remain vigilant to ensure that every malefactor is held accountable for their harmful actions.
Synonyms
criminal culprit offender felon wrongdoer delinquent convict