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Crime and Punishment - Violent Offenders

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abductor
abductor
[noun]

a person who illegally takes and holds someone, often demanding ransom

Ex: The abductor took the child. 
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arsonist
arsonist
[noun]

a person who intentionally starts fires, often for criminal purposes

Ex: The police arrested an arsonist suspected of starting multiple fires in the city. 
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assailant
assailant
[noun]

an individual who initiates an attack on someone else, employing various means such as physical violence, verbal aggression, or other forms of assault

Ex: Police are searching for the masked assailant who stabbed the victim during a robbery. 
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assassin
assassin
[noun]

someone who murders an important person for money or religious or political reasons

Ex: The assassin carefully planned the murder of the political leader. 
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attacker
attacker
[noun]

a person who intentionally harms someone physically

Ex: The police apprehended the attacker shortly after the incident occurred. 
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bomber
bomber
[noun]

a person who makes or plants bombs to cause damage

Ex: The bomber was arrested. 
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convict
convict
[noun]

a person found guilty of a criminal charge by a court of law

Ex: As a convict, he lost his right to vote. 
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escapee
escapee
[noun]

a person who successfully escapes from a place or situation where they were confined, restrained, or controlled

Ex: The escapee was recaptured by the police just hours after breaking out of prison. 
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felon
felon
[noun]

someone who has committed or has been legally found guilty of a serious crime

Ex: Amanda's conviction for arson resulted in her being labeled a felon and serving a lengthy prison sentence. 
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fugitive
fugitive
[noun]

a person who is actively avoiding capture or is being pursued by law enforcement authorities due to legal charges or criminal activity

Ex: The fugitive was on the run for years before being apprehended by the authorities. 
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housebreaker

a person who breaks into someone's house to steal

Ex: The housebreaker was caught by the police. 
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hoodlum
hoodlum
[noun]

a young criminal, thug, or troublemaker

Ex: The hoodlum spray-painted graffiti on the school walls. 
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hitman
hitman
[noun]

a person who is hired to kill someone

Ex: The hitman was caught by the police. 
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intruder
intruder
[noun]

a person who breaks into someone else's property; often with a criminal intention

Ex: The intruder was caught on camera breaking into the house. 
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joyrider
joyrider
[noun]

a person who steals a car to drive it dangerously for fun

Ex: A joyrider took my car yesterday. 
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killer
killer
[noun]

a person or animal that causes someone else's death

Ex: The killer was arrested. 
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murderer
murderer
[noun]

a person who is guilty of killing another human being deliberately

Ex: The police apprehended the murderer after a lengthy investigation into the crime. 
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murderess
murderess
[noun]

a woman who has killed someone

Ex: The murderess was caught by the police. 
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offender
offender
[noun]

a person who commits a crime

Ex: The police apprehended the offender and took him into custody. 
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outlaw
outlaw
[noun]

a person who has broken the law and is fleeing from legal authorities

Ex: The infamous outlaw was wanted in several states for robbery and murder. 
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perpetrator

a person who commits a crime or wrongdoing

Ex: Witnesses saw the perpetrator fleeing the scene of the assault with a weapon in hand. 
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pirate
pirate
[noun]

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea, typically for personal gain

Ex: The pirate attacked the merchant ship and stole its cargo. 
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prisoner
prisoner
[noun]

a person who is held in jail or prison as punishment for a crime, or while awaiting trial or sentencing

Ex: The prisoner was sentenced to ten years. 
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raider
raider
[noun]

a person who attacks to steal or take goods, often in war or conflict

Ex: The raider took their food. 
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rapist
rapist
[noun]

someone who forcefully engages in sexual activity with another person without their agreement or permission, which is against the law and considered a serious crime

Ex: The rapist was arrested after the victim courageously identified him in a police lineup. 
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serial killer

someone who commits a series of murders in a similar pattern

Ex: The police investigated a notorious serial killer. 
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terrorist
terrorist
[noun]

person who uses violence or threats to achieve political or ideological goals by targeting innocent people or civilians

Ex: The terrorist group claimed responsibility for the bombings that occurred in the city's central square. 
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thug
thug
[noun]

a violent and criminal gang or an individual who engages in brutal and aggressive behavior

Ex: The neighborhood experienced increased crime rates due to the presence of thug gangs engaging in illicit activities. 
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traitor
traitor
[noun]

a person who betrays their country or people

Ex: He is a traitor. 
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vandal
vandal
[noun]

someone who intentionally damages or destroys public or private property

Ex: The police were searching for the vandal who spray-painted graffiti on the walls of the historic building. 
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gunman
gunman
[noun]

a person who uses a gun to commit crimes, often a hired killer

Ex: The gunman was caught by the police. 
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gunwoman
gunwoman
[noun]

a woman who carries or uses a gun, often in committing a crime

Ex: The gunwoman was arrested. 
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