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Perpetrator

Definition:

A perpetrator is a person who carries out or commits a harmful or illegal act, especially a crime.

Senses:

Sense 1:

- Noun

- A person who actively commits a crime or offense.

- Example Sentence: The police are searching for the perpetrator of the robbery.

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Sense 2:

- Noun

- A person responsible for causing a specific unpleasant or harmful situation.

- Example Sentence: The perpetrator of the pollution should be held accountable for the damage caused to the environment.

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Sense 3:

- Noun

- In some legal contexts, the person accused of committing a crime.

- Example Sentence: The defense attorney vigorously cross-examined the alleged perpetrator during the trial.

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Sense 4:

- Noun

- The originator or instigator of a plan or action, typically used for negative situations.

- Example Sentence: The perpetrator of the scandal within the company was revealed to be a high-ranking executive.

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Sense 5:

- Noun

- A specific term used in the context of domestic violence, referring to the person who commits the violent act.

- Example Sentence: The support group provides assistance to survivors of domestic violence as they deal with their past perpetrators.

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