offender
nounUK /əˈfɛndə/
US /əˈfɛndər/
A person who does something wrong or breaks a rule.
The police caught the offender who stole the bike.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who commits a crime.
The offender was sentenced to two years in prison.
3. A person or thing that causes annoyance or displeasure.
Loud music at night is a real offender in this neighborhood.
4. A team or player that breaks the rules of a game.
The referee warned the offender about rough play.