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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

malefactors

/ˈmeɪlɪfæktərz/ noun · British & US
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What does malefactors mean?

noun

People who have committed a crime or done something wrong; criminals.

Example

"The police were tasked with apprehending the malefactors who had been causing trouble in the neighborhood."

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