offender
Meaning
An offender is a person who commits a crime or breaks the law, often facing legal consequences for their actions.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "offender" with "victim," as they represent opposite roles in a crime.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
A
community
centre
started
a
training
program
for
people
who
want
to
change
and
rebuild
their
lives
.
One
recent
participant
is
an
offender
who
wants
to
learn
new
skills
and
find
steady
work
.
He
attends
classes
twice
a
week
and
meets
a
mentor
who
helps
him
improve
his
CV
and
practice
job
interviews
.
After
a
few
months
he
feels
more
confident
and
hopeful
about
the
future
.
Common Phrases
juvenile offender
repeat offender
violent offender
Synonyms
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