Definitions

1. noun

A person who does something wrong or illegal.

“The malefactor was caught and brought to justice.”

2. noun

A person who is responsible for a problem or a bad situation.

“The city’s malefactors were blamed for the economic downturn.”

3. noun

A person who commits a crime or an evil act.

“The police were searching for the malefactor who had stolen the valuable artifact.”