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Meaning of lawbreaker
A person who breaks or disregards the law.
Etymology of lawbreaker
The word "lawbreaker" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "law" coming from Old English "lagu" and "breaker" from Old English "brecan", meaning to break or shatter.
The term has been used since the 15th century to describe individuals who violate laws and regulations, with its meaning evolving over time to encompass a range of contexts, from criminal behavior to social nonconformity.
Synonyms
offender
culprit
transgressor
delinquent
wrongdoer
malefactor
felon
criminal
convict
prisoner
inmate
law offender
rule breaker
violator
trespasser
mischief-maker
evil-doer
sinner
offender
trespasser
outlaw
rebel
insurgent
mutineer
revolutionary
anarchist
dissident
nonconformist
miscreant
ne'er-do-well
scapegrace
reprobate
villain
scoundrel
rogue
rascal
knave
varlet
Definitions
- A person who breaks or disregards the law, according to Oxford Languages, is someone who commits an illegal act, violating the rules and regulations set by a country or institution.
- * Oxford Languages also notes that the term can be used to describe someone who consistently disobeys or disregards rules and conventions.
Usage Examples
- The police arrested the lawbreaker and charged them with theft.
- * The company was fined for being a lawbreaker and violating environmental regulations.
- * As a lawbreaker, she had to face the consequences of her actions and serve time in prison.
Antonyms
law-abider
lawkeeper
rule-follower
obeying citizen
complier
conformist
observer
respecter
upholder
enforcer
defender
protector
guardian
conservator
preserver
law-enforcer
regulator
moderator
governor
administrator
coordinator