English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

malefactor

Malefactor (noun) means a criminal or felon.

noun
1
A criminal or felon.
2
An evildoer.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “malefactor” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Etymology

From Middle English malefactour, from Late Latin malefactor, from Latin malefaciō, from male (“evilly”) + factus (“made or done”), past participle of facio (“to make or do”).

Rhymes for malefactor

See all rhymes for malefactor →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of malefactor?

"malefactor" (noun) means a criminal or felon.

What are the different meanings of malefactor?

"malefactor" has 2 main meanings: 1. A criminal or felon; 2. An evildoer.

Definitions from wiktionary, CC BY-SA · etymology from Wiktionary