offender
US /əˈfen.dɚ/
UK /əˈfen.dɚ/
1.
a person who commits an illegal act
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The police are searching for the offender.
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First-time offenders may receive a lighter sentence.
2.
a person or thing that causes offense or annoyance
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The strong smell from the factory is a major offender.
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He's a repeat offender when it comes to being late.