perpetrator
2 synonyms for perpetrator, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The person who actually carries out a crime or other wrongdoing.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use perpetrator
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
identify the perpetrator
perpetrator of a crime
Etymology
From Latin perpetrator, someone who "carries something through" or accomplishes an act — from per- ("thoroughly") + patrare ("to bring about").
Full origin of perpetrator →Frequently asked questions
What does “perpetrator” mean?
The word “perpetrator” means the person who actually carries out a crime or other wrongdoing. In plain terms, whoever actually did the crime.
How do you pronounce “perpetrator”?
“Perpetrator” is pronounced PUR-pih-trayt-uh (/ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “perpetrator” in a sentence?
Here is “perpetrator” used in a sentence: “Investigators are still trying to identify the perpetrator of the fraud.”
What part of speech is “perpetrator”?
“Perpetrator” is a noun.
Where does the word “perpetrator” come from?
The word “perpetrator” comes from Latin. From Latin perpetrator, someone who "carries something through" or accomplishes an act — from per- ("thoroughly") + patrare ("to bring about").
Is “perpetrator” a common word?
“Perpetrator” is an uncommon word in modern English.
