Perpetrator

/ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

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

A person who commits a crime.

The perpetrator was apprehended after a lengthy investigation.

An individual who engages in misconduct.

The school took action against the perpetrator of the bullying incident.

From Latin 'perpetrare', meaning 'to carry out, accomplish, or commit.'

perpetrator of a crime

A person who has committed an unlawful act.

primary perpetrator

The main person responsible for an offense.

known perpetrator

An individual whose identity as the wrongdoer is established.

crime

An act punishable by law.

offender

A person who commits an illegal act.

victim

A person harmed or injured as a result of a crime.

Perp

The perp was caught red-handed at the scene.

Crunchy

That guy is a real crunchy, he’s committed so many petty crimes.