perpetrators

Meanings

• noun

  Individuals who commit a crime or wrongdoing.

  - "The perpetrators of the crime were caught by the police."
  - "The victims identified the perpetrators through eyewitness accounts."

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Synonyms

arrestee , prisoner , collar , perp

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with perpetrators
perpetuators , innocents , compensators

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Variants

List of all variants of perpetrators 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 'perpetrare', meaning to do completely or carry out.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'perpetrator' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. The plural form of perpetrator is often 'perpetrators', but 'perpetrator' can also be used in the plural sense.

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Related Concepts

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1. criminals: Perpetrators are a subset of criminals, who have committed specific illegal acts.

2. offenders: Perpetrators are also referred to as offenders, particularly in legal contexts.

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Culture

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In literature and art, perpetrators are often portrayed as complex characters, with motivations and backstories that explain their actions. In some cases, they may be depicted as anti-heroes or even sympathetic figures.

How to Memorize "perpetrators"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people committing an illegal act, such as robbing a bank.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of someone causing harm or trouble.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym P-E-R-P-E-T-R-A-T-O-R-S to remember the definition: People Engaging Recklessly Putting Others At Risk And Taking Others' Property

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