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offender

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈfɛndɚ/ · UK /əˈfendə/

Forms: offenders

offender means: Someone who breaks a law or rule, or something that causes a problem.

noun

RULE BREAKERB2

Someone who breaks a law or rule, or something that causes a problem.

  • The offender paid a fine.
  • Repeat offenders may receive longer prison sentences.
  • Of all the noisy machines, this one is the worst offender.

Similar words: wrongdoer, lawbreaker

Common phrases: young offender, repeat offender, worst offender

Questions about offender

What does offender mean?

Someone who breaks a law or rule, or something that causes a problem.

What is offender in other languages?

Türkçe: suçlu · Español: infractor · Français: contrevenant · Deutsch: Straftäter · Italiano: trasgressore · 日本語: 違反者

How do you pronounce offender?

In American English /əˈfɛndɚ/; in British English /əˈfendə/.

How do you use offender in a sentence?

The offender paid a fine. Repeat offenders may receive longer prison sentences.

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