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When you're the victim of the behavior, it's black and white; when you're the perpetrator, there are a million shades of gray.
Laura Schlessinger

Meaning of "perpetrator" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PERPETRATOR

perpetrator  [ˈpɜːpɪtreɪtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PERPETRATOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Perpetrator is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PERPETRATOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Suspect

In the law enforcement jargon, a suspect is a known person suspected of committing a crime. Police and reporters in the United States often incorrectly use the word suspect when referring to the perpetrator of the offense. The perpetrator is the robber, assailant, counterfeiter, etc.—the person who actually committed the crime. The distinction between suspect and perpetrator recognizes that the suspect is not known to have committed the offense, while the perpetrator—who may not yet have been suspected of the crime, and is thus not necessarily a suspect—is the one who actually did. The suspect may be a different person from the perpetrator, or there may have been no actual crime, which would mean there is no perpetrator. A common error in police reports is a witness description of the suspect. Frequently it is stated that police are looking for the suspect, when there is no suspect; the police could be looking for a suspect, but they are surely looking for the perpetrator, and very often it is impossible to tell from such a police report whether there is a suspect or not.

Definition of perpetrator in the English dictionary

The definition of perpetrator in the dictionary is a person who is responsible for a crime.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PERPETRATOR


administrator
ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtə
arbitrator
ˈɑːbɪtreɪtə
castrater
kæˈstreɪtə
castrator
kæˈstreɪtə
concentrator
ˈkɒnsənˌtreɪtə
demonstrator
ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtə
frustrater
frʌˈstreɪtə
generator
ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtə
Greater
ˈɡreɪtə
illustrator
ˈɪləstreɪtə
impetrator
ˈɪmpɪˌtreɪtə
infiltrator
ˈɪnfɪltreɪtə
maladministrator
ˌmælədˈmɪnɪsˌtreɪtə
orchestrater
ˈɔːkɪˌstreɪtə
orchestrator
ˈɔːkɪsˌtreɪtə
penetrator
ˈpɛnɪˌtreɪtə
remonstrator
ˈrɛmənˌstreɪtə
sequestrator
ˈsiːkwɛsˌtreɪtə
titrator
ˈtaɪtreɪtə
traitor
ˈtreɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PERPETRATOR

perpetrable
perpetrate
perpetration
perpetuable
perpetual
perpetual check
perpetual debenture
perpetual inventory
perpetual motion
perpetual motion of the first kind
perpetual motion of the second kind
perpetual spinach
perpetualism
perpetualist
perpetuality
perpetually
perpetuance
perpetuate
perpetuation
perpetuator

WORDS THAT END LIKE PERPETRATOR

accelerator
calculator
collaborator
comparator
configurator
curator
decorator
evaporator
imperator
integrator
liberator
linear accelerator
narrator
operator
preparator
random number generator
refrigerator
respirator
separator
tour operator
vibrator

Synonyms and antonyms of perpetrator in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «perpetrator» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PERPETRATOR

Find out the translation of perpetrator to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of perpetrator from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «perpetrator» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

肇事者
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

perpetrador
570 millions of speakers

English

perpetrator
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अपराधी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مرتكب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

преступник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

perpetrador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অপরাধী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

auteur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pelaku
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Täter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

加害者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가해자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pelaku
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thủ phạm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குற்றம் புரிபவர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अपराधी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fail
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

autore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sprawca
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

злочинець
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

autor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δράστη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oortreder
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förövare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gjerningsmannen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of perpetrator

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PERPETRATOR»

The term «perpetrator» is quite widely used and occupies the 46.825 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PERPETRATOR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about perpetrator

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9 QUOTES WITH «PERPETRATOR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word perpetrator.
1
Dan Ariely
In a world where everyone is behaving honestly, any dishonesty constitutes a big infraction. But, in a world where many people are behaving dishonestly, and the news is filled with stories of their infractions, even big infractions can feel small to the perpetrator.
2
Darrell Hammond
I think I wanted to write a book about the relationship between the victim and perpetrator in which the victim agrees to remain silent.
3
Jon Katz
Bites are usually not random attacks by strays. The great majority of biting dogs belong to a family member or friend of the victim. When a young child is the victim, the attack almost always occurs in the family home, and the perpetrator is usually a 'good' dog that had not previously behaved in a menacing way.
4
Ban Ki-moon
Defeating racism, tribalism, intolerance and all forms of discrimination will liberate us all, victim and perpetrator alike.
5
Neil LaBute
I think Christine and Chad are on the opposite extremes of the spectrum. Christine is a model victim, and Chad is a model perpetrator, and Howard is closer to the middle.
6
Rick Perry
In the myopic world of the liberals, guns are responsible for evil instead of the perpetrator of evil. But criminals are not bound by our laws. That's what makes them criminals.
7
Laura Schlessinger
When you're the victim of the behavior, it's black and white; when you're the perpetrator, there are a million shades of gray.
8
Yuvraj Singh
I have been accused of things that I have never done. I have been called a perpetrator of incidents while I was actually a peacemaker. I really don't know why. Yuvraj Singh isn't a party animal; he is just singled out. I don't know why.
9
Sol Wachtler
We cannot lightly allow the perpetrator of a serious crime to go free simply because that person believed his actions were reasonable and necessary to prevent some perceived harm.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PERPETRATOR»

Discover the use of perpetrator in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to perpetrator and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Handbook on the Study of Multiple Perpetrator Rape: A ...
This book will be a key text for students and academics studying multiple perpetrator rape and an essential reference tool for professionals working in the field including police officers, educationalists, forensic psychologists, youth ...
Miranda Horvath, Jessica Woodhams, 2013
2
Perpetrator
These are the words to a song Constance, Baryy and Vonder heard playing on the radio when their lifestyle caught-up with them and they found themselves searching for a way to escape the humiliation, pain and feeling of being marooned on ...
Vernel Graham, 2011
3
The Incest Perpetrator: A Family Member No One Wants to Treat
While the key actor in the incestuous family has been generally condemned from all sides, the contributors to this book insist that the treatment community is under the same obligation to the incest perpetrator as to any other member of the ...
Anne L. Horton, 1990
4
Making Sense of Interpersonal Conflicts from a Victim and a ...
Narrative accounts of Colombian displaced adolescents about their interpersonal conflicts were examined.
Roberto Posada, 2008
5
The Victim-perpetrator Relationship in the Crime of Rape: ...
Other findings are as follows.
Carolyn Sloane Sawtell, 2008
6
Waltzing with Bashir: Perpetrator Trauma and Cinema
Taking as a point of departure the distinction between testimony given by the victim and confession made by the perpetrator, this pioneering work ventures to define and analyze perpetrator trauma in scholarly, representational, literary, ...
Raya Morag, 2013
7
The Perpetrator
David Millett. The warmth from the friendship, together with the drowsing effect of the wine, ensured that the seven veterans slept soundly. Even Arthur's snoring barely disturbed James. Only Harry had some difficulty in dropping off. He was ...
David Millett, 2006
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Pharmacokinetics in Drug Development: Clinical Study Design ...
is needed, when first-dose effects require titration to a steady-state dose for either the perpetrator or victim drug, when one drug shows significant accumulation and a single-dose regimen that achieves comparable steady-state concentrations ...
Peter L. Bonate, Danny R. Howard, 2005
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Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and ...
The perpetrator's conversation level has increased. 5. The perpetrator makes more personal statements. 6. The perpetrator is behaving and conversing less emotionally and more rationally. 7. Some level of rapport has developed between the ...
Harold V. Hall, 2007
10
Children and Criminality: The Child as Victim and Perpetrator
Flowers provides an understanding of the relationship between child victimization and juvenile delinquency as well as a comprehensive review of the literature.
Ronald Barri Flowers, 1986

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PERPETRATOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term perpetrator is used in the context of the following news items.
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Lee Jong Suk Identity Theft: Korean Star Takes Legal Action Against …
It is reported that a perpetrator actually stole Jong Suk's identity and tried to use it to commit fraud. Jong Suk has made it clear he will seek legal ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
2
Men serve up vigilante justice to avert attempted rape attempt …
Men serve up vigilante justice to avert attempted rape attempt; alleged perpetrator left battered · Frost Editor | July 26, 2015. FORT WAYNE—At approximately ... «Frost Illustrated, Jul 15»
3
Student sexual violence: 'leaving each university to deal with it isn't …
Much sexual violence at universities involves alcohol, consumed by the perpetrator, the victim or both, adding a layer of complexity to an ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
'Look at me, son. I'm talking to you': Terrifying cop's message to man …
Someone robbed his favourite burger joint, and Lieutenant Higgins is determined to bring the perpetrator to justice. US cop gives terrifying promise to person ... «TVNZ, Jul 15»
5
Jehovah's Witnesses did not report 1006 alleged sex abusers to …
The commission will hear that when she disclosed the alleged abuse, she was forced to confront the perpetrator, who joked about his conduct. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
6
The Debate Over Watermarks in Photography
This makes filing claims or takedown notices even easier when the perpetrator leaves that information intact. If you haven't already done this, ... «Fstoppers, Jul 15»
7
Will Deener: What's behind PC sales slump?
Afterward, the 38-year-old perpetrator proudly admitted to Colorado Springs police that it was “premeditated” murder. Apparently his computer ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
8
Authorities seek suspect in northwest Minn. armed robbery
The perpetrator left in a gray van with a maroon rear hatch door, which was later found burned southwest of St. Hilaire. The sheriff's office would ... «INFORUM, Jul 15»
9
Police identify victim in Newark shooting
They say the victim was shot after he refused to cooperate with the alleged perpetrator. (July 26, 2015 1:41 PM). Officials are looking for a ... «News 12 New Jersey, Jul 15»
10
Bullying: Whether your child is the victim or perpetrator
Good news on the bullying front from the U.S. Department of Education : In a study released this May, fewer children aged 12 to 18 reported ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»

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