Malefactor

Alternative forms

• malefactour obsolete

Origin

Latin malefactor, from male ("evilly") + factus ("made or done"), past participle of facio ("I make or do").

Full definition of malefactor

Noun

1. A criminal or felon.
2. An evildoer.

Synonyms

Antonyms

• benefactor

Related terms

• maleficent