Perpetrator

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrpəˌtreɪtər/

Perpetrator (noun)

  1. A person who does a harmful or illegal act, especially when others are hurt.
  2. The person responsible for an attack or serious wrongdoing, often named in reports or investigations.

Examples

  • The wrongdoer denied the charges in court.
  • The wrongdoer left no clear evidence behind.