wergil

/ˈwɜrɡɪl/ (WUR-gil)

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is guilty of or responsible for a wrongdoing, especially one who has escaped punishment.

“The police were searching for the wergil who had been accused of the crime.”

Synonyms

  • offender
  • wrongdoer

Antonyms

  • innocent
  • victim