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 53 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for offender

accomplice
accused
arrestee
backslider
blackhander
button man
con
convict
criminal
crook
culprit
defendant
delinquent
desperado
detainee
enforcer
evildoer
felon
fish
gallows bird
gangster
guilty party
guilty person
gun
gunman
gunsel
hit man
hoodlum
hooligan
jailbird
lawbreaker
malefactor
miscreant
misdemeanant
misdoer
misfeasor
mobster
outlaw
perp
perpetrator
principal
racketeer
recidivist
relapser
repeater
sinner
suspect
thug
transgressor
trespasser
triggerman
villain
wrongdoer

Antonyms for offender

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 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to offender, such as: accomplice, accused, arrestee, backslider, blackhander, button man, con.

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