Cool MateMeaning of Offender
a person who commits a crime
In simple words: A person who does something wrong or breaks the law.
Offender in a sentence
- a **persistent/serious/violent, etc. offender**
- a young offender institution
- He favours tougher punishments for repeat offenders.
- He spent some time in a young offender institution.
- Persistent offenders risk losing their licence.
- The report on sexual discrimination at work shows that some of the worst offenders are women.
- When it comes to pollution, the chemical industry is a major offender.
How to use Offender
Commonly used in legal contexts. More appropriate in formal discussions or written reports about crime than in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
offender + noun (e.g. 'offender type')
Memory hint
Think of 'offend' — someone who offends or breaks rules.
Related words
Synonyms for Offender
- criminal
- lawbreaker
- wrongdoer
- transgressor
- delinquent
Opposites of Offender
- victim
- law-abiding citizen
Common mistakes with Offender
- Confused with 'defender', mistakenly referring to someone who helps.
- Using 'offender' for non-criminal violations, like minor rule-breaking.
- Assuming all offenders are violent; people can offend in various ways.
Offender appears in
Offender in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مُخالِف
شخص يرتكب خطأ أو يخالف القانون.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অপরাধী
এমন একজন ব্যক্তি যিনি কোনো ভুল করেন বা আইন ভঙ্গ করেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Straftäter, Täter
Jemand, der etwas Falsches tut oder gegen das Gesetz verstößt.
- SpanishEspañol
Delincuente
Alguien que hace algo malo o rompe la ley.
- Persianفارسی
مجرم
کسی که کار اشتباهی انجام میدهد یا قانون را زیر پا میگذارد.
- FrenchFrançais
Auteur d'infraction, délinquant
Quelqu'un qui fait quelque chose de mal ou qui enfreint la loi.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अपराधी
कोई व्यक्ति जो कुछ गलत करता है या कानून तोड़ता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Colpevole, Reo
Una persona che fa qualcosa di sbagliato o infrange la legge.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ofensor
Alguém que faz algo errado ou quebra a lei.
- RussianРусский
Правонарушитель
Человек, который делает что-то неправильное или нарушает закон.
- Urduاردو
مجرم
ایسا شخص جو کوئی غلط کام کرے یا قانون توڑے
- Chinese中文
罪犯,违法者
做错事或违法的人。
More words like Offender
- Criminal
- Delinquent
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Offender
What does Offender mean?
A person who does something wrong or breaks the law.
What is the definition of Offender?
a person who commits a crime
How do you use Offender in a sentence?
a **persistent/serious/violent, etc. offender**
Can you give another example of Offender?
a young offender institution
What are synonyms for Offender?
Common alternatives include criminal, lawbreaker, wrongdoer, transgressor, delinquent.
What is the opposite of Offender?
Opposite meanings include victim, law-abiding citizen.
What words go with Offender?
It commonly pairs with alleged, convicted, first, sentence, main, worst.
What are common mistakes when using Offender?
Confused with 'defender', mistakenly referring to someone who helps. Using 'offender' for non-criminal violations, like minor rule-breaking. Assuming all offenders are violent; people can offend in various ways.
How do you pronounce Offender?
US: /["/əˈfendər/"]/, UK: /["/əˈfendə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Offender?
Commonly used in legal contexts. More appropriate in formal discussions or written reports about crime than in casual conversation.
What CEFR level is Offender?
"Offender" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.