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Offender

/əˈfɛndər/
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(noun) One who gives or causes offense, or does something wrong.

Such conduct would subject the offender to a heavy penalty.
The police spotted him at once as the offender.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The court ordered the repeat ____ to complete a rehabilitation program before sentencing.

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