Malefactor

Quick meaning: Malefactor is a noun meaning A criminal or felon.

Meaning

A criminal or felon.

More Meanings

1. An evildoer.

Example Sentences

Though your unseen malefactor’s actions may give the impression of confidence… Vaermina suspects he is terrified his plan will go astray.

‘Pull yourself together, Bradshaw,’ said the lawyer. ‘This suspense, I know, is telling upon all of you; but it is now our intention to make an end of it. Poole, here, and I are going to force our way into the cabinet. If all is well, my shoulders are broad enough to bear the blame. Meanwhile, lest anything should really be amiss, or any malefactor seek to escape by the back, you and the boy must go round the corner with a pair of good sticks, and take your post at the laboratory door.

Word Forms

• malefactors
• malefactour

Synonyms for malefactor

Depending on context, synonyms include felon, criminal, crook, outlaw.

Antonyms for malefactor

Common opposites include benefactor.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include criminal, outlaw, felon, crook, malfeasant, misfeasant.

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