offender
/əˈfen.dɚ/ noun B2- One who gives or causes offense, or does something wrong.
- A person who commits an offense against the law, a lawbreaker.
Plural offenders
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I have already successfully conducted several public prosecutions, and brought the offenders to merited punishment.
“For my part, dear mother,” interposed Renée, “I trust your wishes will not prosper, and that Providence will only permit petty offenders, poor debtors, and miserable cheats to fall into M.
The offender must look the aggrieved party in the eye, metaphorically or literally, and validate their pain without caveat or justification.
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