offender

simple noun17 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5
sex offender9.0

A person who commits a crime involving a sexual act.

sexual offender8.8

A person who commits a crime involving a sexual act.

first-time offender8.6

A person convicted of a crime for the first time.

first offender8.5

A person convicted of a crime for the first time.

repeat offender8.2

Someone who continues to commit crimes after being caught and punished.

convicted offender8.0

A person who has been found guilty of a crime in a court of law.

violent offender7.9

A person who has committed a crime involving violence or the threat of violence.

alleged offender7.8

A person who is accused of committing a crime but has not yet been proven guilty.

young offender7.6

A young person who has committed a crime.

juvenile offender7.5

A young person who has committed a crime.

drug offender7.3

A person who commits a crime related to illegal drugs.

adult offender7.2

An offender who is legally considered an adult.

persistent offender7.0

Someone who continues to commit crimes after being caught and punished.

non-violent offender6.8

A person who has committed a crime that did not involve the use of force or harm to another person.

worst offender6.2

The most significant person or thing that causes a problem or trouble.

main offender5.5

The primary person or thing that causes a problem or trouble.

sentence an offender6.5

To officially state in a court of law what an offender's punishment will be.