offender
noun
someone who has violated a criminal, religious, or moral law.
offenders
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pluralof offender.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The announcement of the review comes after Tory leader Kemi Badenoch raised concerns that child sex offenders could leave jail well before the end of their sentences.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
His family previously said they had received a letter from the Ministry of Justice confirming that two of the offenders could be included in the early release scheme.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
The government said this move does not require changes to the existing legislation before October, though it may make amendments in the future to exclude certain offenders from being released.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Police say many young offenders do not initially set out to become criminals.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Black offenders resided in the east wing with the offices of the sheriff and his deputies in between.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
