English Words for "Violent Offenders"

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abductor [noun]

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

Ex: The abductor demanded money for the victim 's release .

arsonist [noun]

a person who intentionally starts fires, often for criminal purposes

Ex: Investigators believe the fire was started by a serial arsonist .

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: Prosecutors argued the assailant deserved a lengthy prison sentence given the vicious nature of the assault .

assassin [noun]

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

Ex: The police launched a manhunt to apprehend the elusive assassin .

attacker [noun]

a person who intentionally harms someone physically

Ex: The brave bystander intervened to stop the attacker from causing further harm .

bomber [noun]

a person who makes or plants bombs to cause damage

Ex: The city was on alert because of a suspected bomber .

convict [noun]

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

Ex: The report examined the reintegration of convicts into society .

escapee [noun]

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

Ex: Authorities are still searching for the escapee who slipped out of the detention center last night .

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 .

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 international fugitive was wanted in multiple countries for his involvement in illegal activities .

housebreaker [noun]

a person who breaks into someone's house to steal

Ex: Neighbors reported a housebreaker trying to open doors .

hoodlum [noun]

a young criminal, thug, or troublemaker

Ex: The newspaper described the gang as teenage hoodlums .

hitman [noun]

a person who is hired to kill someone

Ex: The hitman planned the murder carefully .

intruder [noun]

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

Ex: The alarm system alerted the homeowners to the presence of an intruder .

joyrider [noun]

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

Ex: Police caught the joyrider after a high-speed chase .

killer [noun]

a person or animal that causes someone else's death

Ex: The killer acted during the robbery .

murderer [noun]

a person who is guilty of killing another human being deliberately

Ex: The film tells the story of a detective who is determined to catch a notorious murderer .

murderess [noun]

a woman who has killed someone

Ex: The murderess planned the crime carefully .

offender [noun]

a person who commits a crime

Ex: The neighborhood watch group aims to identify and report any suspicious behavior by potential offenders .

outlaw [noun]

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

Ex: The small town became a refuge for outlaws hiding from the law.

perpetrator [noun]

a person who commits a crime or wrongdoing

Ex: Police are still searching for the perpetrator or perpetrators of the armed robbery .

pirate [noun]

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

Ex: Pirates in the Caribbean were notorious for their violent raids .

prisoner [noun]

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

Ex: Prisoners are allowed limited visitation rights .

raider [noun]

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

Ex: The army defended against enemy raiders .

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 convicted based on DNA evidence that was found at the crime scene .

serial killer [noun]

someone who commits a series of murders in a similar pattern

Ex: Serial killers often have specific patterns or motives .

terrorist [noun]

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

Ex: The government implemented stricter security measures in response to threats from terrorists targeting major infrastructure .

thug [noun]

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

Ex: The police conducted a crackdown on known thug hangouts to curb criminal activities in the area .

traitor [noun]

a person who betrays their country or people

Ex: The traitor shared secret information with the enemy .

vandal [noun]

someone who intentionally damages or destroys public or private property

Ex: The vandal was caught on camera smashing windows at the downtown store , causing significant damage .

gunman [noun]

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

Ex: The gunman attacked during the robbery .

gunwoman [noun]

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

Ex: The gang included a gunwoman who threatened the victims .

Crime and Punishment
Crime & Misconduct Concepts	Fraud & Deception	Financial & Defamation Crimes	Property Crimes & Theft
Sexual & Exploitative Crimes	Violent Crimes	Illegal Trade & Organized Crime	Violent Offenders
Property Criminals & Fines	Organized & Personal Offenders	Investigation & Forensics	Investigative Processes & Methods
Apprehension & Sentencing	Prison & Punishment	Imprisonment, Exile, & Capital Punishment