Perpetrator Meaning
/ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounOne who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime.
Sentence Examples
The perpetrator could almost completely remove all traces.
The perpetrator was Canadian.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The police caught the ____ of the violent robbery at the bank.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The police identified the ____ through DNA evidence found at the scene of the crime.
Word Origin & History
From Latin perpetrātor. By surface analysis, perpetrate + -or.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The police caught the ____ of the violent robbery at the bank.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The police identified the ____ through DNA evidence found at the scene of the crime.