offender
offender
a person who breaks the law
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offender with Russian translation
offender usage examples
Правонарушитель признал свою ошибку в суде.
The offender admitted his mistake in court.
Правонарушитель, совершивший это повторно, может получить более суровый срок.
A repeat offender may face a longer sentence.
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offender synonyms
What's the difference between offender / criminal / lawbreaker / violator / wrongdoer
правонарушитель — a person who breaks the law
The offender admitted his mistake in court.
Правонарушитель признал свою ошибку в суде.
the basic, neutral term for a person who breaks the law
The offender was fined by the court.
Правонарушителя оштрафовал суд.
stronger than offender; usually someone who has committed a serious crime
The police arrested the criminal after the robbery.
Полиция арестовала преступника после ограбления.
a person who breaks the law; very close in meaning to offender
Lawbreakers may be punished with a fine or imprisonment.
Нарушители закона могут быть наказаны штрафом или тюремным сроком.
someone who breaks a rule, law, or agreement; broader than offender
The company was punished as a violator of safety regulations.
Компанию наказали как нарушителя правил безопасности.
someone who does wrong; more general and less legal than offender
The wrongdoer apologized for his actions.
Нарушитель извинился за свои поступки.
a person convicted of a serious crime; more specific than offender
The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.
Тяжкий преступник был приговорён к десяти годам тюрьмы.
a person found guilty and serving or having served a sentence
The convict was released after many years in prison.
Осуждённый был освобождён после многих лет в тюрьме.
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How to pronounce offender and what this word means
offender translation: правонарушитель. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce offender
/əˈfendə/
offender translation
правонарушитель
offender examples
The offender admitted his mistake in court.
offender transcription
/əˈfendə/, /əˈfɛndər/
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offender meaning: what does it mean?
a person who breaks the law
offender pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
offender is pronounced as /əˈfendə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
offender definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The offender admitted his mistake in court. Translation: Правонарушитель признал свою ошибку в суде.
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