lawbreak

/ˈlɔːbreɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who breaks the law; a law offender

“The judge found the lawbreak guilty of multiple counts of theft.”

2. verb

to break the law; to commit a crime

“He lawbroke by speeding down the highway, putting himself and others at risk.”

Synonyms

  • criminal
  • lawbreaker
  • offender

Antonyms

  • law-abiding
  • lawful