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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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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

Lutnick told the panel he had no personal or professional relationship with the sex offender.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The EU's anti-fraud office has begun a formal investigation into Lord Peter Mandelson, who was sacked as UK ambassador to the US over his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

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