malefactor

The word “malefactor” has 4 syllables: mal-e-fac-tor

It's pronounced as /ˈmæl.ɪˌfæk.tər/

What is synonym and antonym for malefactor?

In the thesaurus, “malefactor” has 71 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for malefactor along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for malefactor

accomplice
accused
arrestee
backslider
bad egg
black sheep
blackhander
button man
con
convict
corrupter
corruptor
criminal
crook
culprit
defendant
delinquent
desperado
detainee
enforcer
evildoer
felon
fish
gallows bird
gangster
gun
gunman
gunsel
hellhound
hit man
hoodlum
hooligan
immoralist
jailbird
knave
lawbreaker
miscreant
misdemeanant
misdoer
misfeasor
mobster
offender
outcast
outlaw
perp
perpetrator
principal
prisoner
racketeer
rapscallion
rascal
recidivist
relapser
repeater
reprobate
rogue
rounder
rowdy
ruffian
scamp
scoundrel
sinner
suspect
thug
transgressor
trespasser
triggerman
varlet
villain
wretch
wrongdoer

Antonyms for malefactor

angel
gangbuster
innocent
lawman
police
saint

Meanings of malefactor

noun
1. A criminal or felon.
2. An evildoer.

Example Sentences

The malefactor was caught after a long investigation by the authorities.
The judge sentenced the malefactor to years in prison for his crimes.
The town rallied together to bring the malefactor to justice.
She feared the malefactor who had been stealing from the community would strike again.
The detective was determined to track down the malefactor responsible for the series of robberies.

On this page you'll find 77 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to malefactor, such as: accomplice, accused, angel, arrestee, backslider, bad egg, black sheep.

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