Definition of MALEFACTOR

malefactor

Plural: malefactors

Noun

  • someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
  • A criminal or felon.
  • An evildoer.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English malefactour, from Late Latin malefactor, from Latin malefaciō, from male (“evilly”) + factus (“made or done”), past participle of facio (“I make or do”).

Synonyms

criminal, crook, felon, outlaw

Antonyms

benefactor

Scrabble Score: 17

malefactor: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
malefactor: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
malefactor: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

malefactor: valid Words With Friends Word