violator
noun[C]
uk/ˈvaɪ.ə.leɪ.tər/us/ˈvaɪ.ə.leɪ.t̬ɚ/violatornoun[C](OF LAW)
apersonororganizationthatactsagainst something,especiallyalaw,agreement,principle, or something that should betreatedwithrespect:
Theregimeis one of theworstviolators ofhumanrightsin theworld.
More than one-third of New Mexico'sprisonadmissionsareparoleviolators.
- Violators of thelawcouldfacea $250fine.
- Officers willfocusoncurfewviolators inparks,beachesandneighbourhoods.
- Violators areseldomprosecutedandcorruptioniswidespread.
Criminals - general words
- abettor
- accessory
- accomplice
- anti-gang
- be in the frame (forsomething)idiom
- crook
- delinquent
- gangbanger
- gangland
- juvenile delinquent
- lawbreaker
- lowlife
- perp
- perpetrator
- previous
- probationer
- recidivist
- wanted
- white-collar criminal
- wrongdoer
violatornoun[C](RAPIST)
formal
someone whorapesanotherperson:
He would notlethis mother's violatorescapepunishment.
- Violators mustundergosexoffendertreatment.
- Hevowedto takevengeanceon his sister's violator.
See
violate