wrongdoer
Definitions
A person who behaves in an illegal or dishonest way.
Someone who commits an offense or violates a moral or legal code.
Examples
The judge sentenced the wrongdoer to ten years in prison for his crimes.
It is the responsibility of the community to ensure that every wrongdoer is held accountable for their actions.
The detective spent months tracking the elusive wrongdoer across the country.
Synonyms
offender criminal culprit delinquent transgressor malefactor felon