perpetrator
Translation
perpetrator, culprit
Examples
The police are searching for the perpetrator.
The police are searching for the perpetrator.
Grammar Patterns
perpetrator a person who commits a crime The police are searching for the perpetrator.
Similar Words
Synonyms: culprit, offender, criminal; Antonyms: victim
Etymology
From the verb 'perpetrate' plus the agent noun suffix '-or'.
Memory Tips
The person who 'perpetrates' a crime is the 'perpetrator'. The '-or' suffix often denotes a person who does something (e.g., actor, director).