wrongdoer

noun
UK /ˈrɒŋˌduːə/
US /ˈrɔːŋˌduːər/

A wrongdoer is a person who does bad things.

The police caught the wrongdoer who stole the bike.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who breaks a law or rule.

The wrongdoer had to pay a fine for breaking the rule.

3. A person who hurts or treats others badly.

The wrongdoer was mean to his classmates.

4. A person who does something morally bad.

She forgave the wrongdoer who had lied to her.