LAWBREAKER Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

lawbreaker

noun

ˈlȯ-ˌbrā-kər

Definition of lawbreaker

as in criminal

a person who has committed a crime legislation that mandates lengthy prison sentences for chronic lawbreakers

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Recent Examples of lawbreaker Three determined lawbreakers plot one last spree. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026 In similar manner, the true lawbreakers when innocent folks were brought to our shores between 1808 and 1865 were not the victims themselves. — Walter E Block, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026 Martha Cornelison agreed the border with Mexico needed to be secured and that serious lawbreakers should be deported. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026 Bondi met in Washington with the lawbreaker and his fiancé a few days later. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lawbreaker

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawbreaker

Noun

Throughout the bar are blurbs of information on cases and criminals, researched by Rose and the team.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
When criminals are behind bars, their victims should finally be safe from them.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of criminal

Noun

At the same hearing, a fifth defendant, Subhan Ahmed, 18, pleaded not guilty to a charge of assisting an offender.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Hisbah members also face widespread allegations of rights abuses in their enforcement operations, including subjecting offenders to dehumanizing punishments such as public beatings or shaming.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026