offender

The word “offender” has 3 syllables: of-fend-er.

It's pronounced as /əˈfɛndər/.


What is synonym and antonym for offender?

In the thesaurus, “offender” has 7 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for offender

  • convict
  • criminal
  • culprit
  • delinquent
  • felon
  • lawbreaker
  • suspect

Antonyms for offender

  • lawman
  • police

Meanings of offender

  • noun
    1. One who gives or causes offense, or does something wrong.
    2. A person who commits an offense against the law, a lawbreaker.

Example Sentences

  • The offender was sentenced to five years in prison for his crime.Authorities are working hard to identify the offender in this case.
  • Many rehabilitation programs are designed to help the offender reintegrate into society.
  • The judge was firm in her decision, emphasizing that the offender must take responsibility for his actions.
  • In some jurisdictions, a first-time offender may receive a lighter sentence compared to repeat offenders.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to offender, such as: convict, criminal, culprit, delinquent, felon, lawbreaker, lawman.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • antagonist
  • baiter
  • enemy
  • harasser
  • heckler
  • mocker
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  • oppressor
  • persecutor
  • taunter
  • torturer
  • victimizer
  • wrongdoer

abusers

  • antagonists
  • baiters
  • enemies
  • harassers
  • harriers
  • hecklers
  • mockers
  • offender
  • oppressors
  • persecutors
  • taunters
  • torturers
  • victimizer
  • wrongdoer

caitiff

  • beast
  • brute
  • criminal
  • devil
  • knave
  • monster
  • offender
  • savage
  • villain
  • wretch

caitiffs

  • brutes
  • criminals
  • devils
  • monsters
  • offenders
  • villains

dawdler

  • beggar
  • felon
  • hoodlum
  • juvenile delinquent
  • lawbreaker
  • offender
  • snail
  • vagrant
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