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sex offender

American  
[seks uh-fen-der] / ˈsɛks əˈfɛn dər /
Sometimes sexual offender

noun

  1. a person who has been found guilty of one or more sex crimes.


Etymology

Origin of sex offender

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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The Gates Foundation has retained law firm WilmerHale to review its ties to the late sex offender, and its findings are expected this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

If convicted, he faces 32 years to life in state prison and would also be required to register as a sex offender for life.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

In July 2016, best-selling author and wellness guru Deepak Chopra contacted Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier and convicted sex offender, to thank him for his hospitality.

From Salon May 19, 2026

Massie has been one of the loudest House voices prodding the Trump administration to release more information on the sex offender and his accomplices.

From Slate May 19, 2026

A congressional panel investigating late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has released transcriptions of interviews with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Ted Waitt, the billionaire co-founder of Gateway computers.

From BBC May 14, 2026

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