male·fac·tor

male·fac·tor
/ˈmæləˌfæktɚ/ noun, pl -tors [count]
formal : someone who is guilty of a crime or offense : a person whose behavior is wrong or evil

He favors harsh punishment for chronic malefactors. [=criminals]


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