Synonyms for

Perpetrators

Verb / ˈpɜ:pʌˌtreɪtɜ:z / Another word for perpetrators — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Perpetrators are people who commit a crime or do something wrong.

Synonyms & similar words

perpetrator culprit criminals offenders culprits wrongdoers lawbreakers delinquents malefactors miscreants evildoers villains felons perps perpetrator

Synonyms by register

Formal

offenders culprits wrongdoers transgressors

Informal

bad guys troublemakers guilty parties

Literary

evildoers malefactors

Antonyms

victims innocents blameless unoffending benefactors heroes

Common collocations

  • perpetrators of violence
  • perpetrators of fraud
  • perpetrators of crime
  • perpetrators of terrorism
  • identified the perpetrators
  • apprehended the perpetrators
  • prosecute the perpetrators

Word family

noun perpetrator
verb perpetrate
adjective perpetrating
adverb perpetratingly

Usage note

This word is often used in legal or journalistic contexts to refer to those who commit crimes or harmful acts. It carries a strong negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The perpetrators of the vandalism were caught on camera.
  2. The police are still looking for the perpetrators of the crime.
  3. The victim identified the perpetrator in a police lineup.
  4. The perpetrators of the fraud scheme were sentenced to prison.
  5. The suspect denied being the perpetrator of the crime.

Quotes

  • "The perpetrators of these horrific crimes must be brought to justice." - Ban Ki-moon
  • "It's the 'perpetrators' that we need to be careful of, not the refugees." - Malala Yousafzai
  • "We are determined to bring the perpetrators of these heinous acts to justice." - Barack Obama

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