noun
malefactor
Malefactor (noun) means someone who has committed a crime.
noun
1
Someone who has committed a crime.
2
A person who does wicked things.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English malefactour, from Late Latin malefactor, from Latin malefaciō — itself formed from male (“evilly”) and factus (“made or done”), the past participle of facio (“to make or do”).
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Rhymes for malefactor
actor
factor
tractor
reactor
compactor
extractor
retractor
protractor
contractor
benefactor
chiropractor
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of malefactor?
"malefactor" (noun) means someone who has committed a crime.
What is another word for malefactor?
Other words for "malefactor" include felon, criminal, crook, outlaw.
What is the opposite of malefactor?
The opposite of "malefactor" is benefactor.
What are the different meanings of malefactor?
"malefactor" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who has committed a crime; 2. A person who does wicked things.
