wrongdoer

Definition

Someone who does wrong, whether morally, ethically, or in contravention of a law.

Etymology

From wrong + doer.

Example Sentences

• "Get and keep wrongdoers out of your thorp (village)."
• "Where the owner of the property and several insurers have rights of action for different portions of the value, all arising out of the same wrongful act, they may join in a single action against the wrongdoër."
• "With all due respect to Aaron, every era seems to have had its legion of wrongdoers and shortcutters who used whatever science was available to get an edge."