B2nounformalcrimelaw
US/əˈfen.dər/
UK/əˈfen.də/
a person who has committed a crime
In context
Young offenders are sent to special centers instead of adult prisons.
Repeat offenders will lose their driver's license for a year.
The program helps former offenders find stable jobs after prison.
Words that go with offender
adjective + noun
- young offenderThe judge gave the young offender a second chance.
- repeat offenderAs a repeat offender, he faced a much longer sentence.
- first-time offenderFirst-time offenders often receive a warning rather than a fine.
- persistent offenderA small number of persistent offenders commit most burglaries.
- serious offenderOnly serious offenders are held in the high-security wing.