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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

perpetrator

/pərˈpɛtrətər/ noun · British & US
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What does perpetrator mean?

noun

A person who commits a crime or a wrong, especially a serious one. A person who is responsible for a particular action or situation.

Example

"The police were searching for the perpetrator of the robbery."

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