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UK//ˈpɜː.pə.treɪ.tə//US//ˈpɜr.pə.trɪˌteɪ.tər//

Meaning of Perpetrator

A person who commits a crime or illegal act.

In simple words: A person who commits a crime or harmful act.

Perpetrator in a sentence

  • The police arrested the **perpetrator** after the robbery.
  • Witnesses helped identify the **perpetrator** of the attack.
  • The community was scared, knowing a **perpetrator** was still on the loose.
  • Legal experts discussed the motives of the **perpetrator** in court.
  • Reporting ensures that every **perpetrator** faces consequences for their actions.

How to use Perpetrator

Used in legal contexts and discussions about crime. Avoid informal situations.

Grammar pattern

noun + is + perpetrator

Memory hint

Think 'perp' as in 'perpetrator' - imagining someone sneaky.

Related words

Collocations with Perpetrator

  • identified perpetrator
  • suspected perpetrator
  • perpetrator arrested
  • violent perpetrator
  • perpetrator of a crime

Synonyms for Perpetrator

Common mistakes with Perpetrator

  • Confused with 'victim' - a perpetrator commits an act, while a victim suffers from it.
  • Using it to describe an innocent person.
  • Mispronouncing it due to the complex spelling.

Compare Perpetrator with Offender, Criminal

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Frequently asked questions about Perpetrator

What does Perpetrator mean?

A person who commits a crime or harmful act.

What is the definition of Perpetrator?

A person who commits a crime or illegal act.

How do you use Perpetrator in a sentence?

The police arrested the **perpetrator** after the robbery.

Can you give another example of Perpetrator?

Witnesses helped identify the **perpetrator** of the attack.

What are synonyms for Perpetrator?

Common alternatives include offender, criminal, wrongdoer, malefactor, transgressor.

What words go with Perpetrator?

It commonly pairs with identified perpetrator, suspected perpetrator, perpetrator arrested, violent perpetrator, perpetrator of a crime.

What are common mistakes when using Perpetrator?

Confused with 'victim' - a perpetrator commits an act, while a victim suffers from it. Using it to describe an innocent person. Mispronouncing it due to the complex spelling.

How do you pronounce Perpetrator?

US: //ˈpɜr.pə.trɪˌteɪ.tər//, UK: //ˈpɜː.pə.treɪ.tə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Perpetrator?

Used in legal contexts and discussions about crime. Avoid informal situations.