perpetrator

Meanings

• noun

  A person who commits an offense or transgression, especially against a law or the rights of others.

  - "The perpetrator of the crime was never identified."
  - "The victim's family sought justice from the perpetrator."

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Synonyms

arrestee , prisoner , collar , perp

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with perpetrator
crater , hater , rater

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Variants

List of all variants of perpetrator that leads to same result
perpetrate , perpetrated , perpetrates , perpetrating , perpetration , perpetrations , perpetrator , perpetrators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'perpetrare,' meaning 'to carry out, to do,' or 'to perpetrate,' from 'per,' meaning 'through,' and 'agere,' meaning 'to act,' 'to do.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'perpetrator' is often used in legal contexts.

2. In some languages, the word for 'perpetrator' is similar to the word for 'actor.'

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Related Concepts

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1. criminal: A person who has committed a crime or series of crimes.

2. offender: A person who has committed an offense, especially a criminal offense.

3. suspect: A person who is under investigation for a possible crime or offense.

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Culture

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In literature, the perpetrator is often portrayed as a villain or antagonist, someone who commits a heinous act and must be brought to justice. In art, the concept of the perpetrator can be explored through various mediums, such as painting, sculpture, and photography. In music, songs about perpetrators can be found in various genres, from country to hip hop.

How to Memorize "perpetrator"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a mask and committing a crime, or visualize a person holding a weapon and threatening someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of someone doing something wrong or illegal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'perpetrator' to remember the word 'perpetrator'.

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