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offenders

Pronunciation: [əˈfɛndərz]

Word

Context: "law"

(noun) a person who breaks the law or commits a crime. This is someone who has done something that is against the rules that everyone is supposed to follow.

Example

The police arrested several offenders who had stolen from local stores.

Example

He is not an offender; he always follows the rules.

Example

What happens to offenders when they are caught by the police?

Context: "behavior"

(noun) someone who behaves badly or does something wrong, not necessarily a crime. This can include people who make poor choices that hurt others.

Example

The school has programs for young offenders to help them make better choices.

Example

Not every person who makes a mistake is considered an offender.

Example

What are the reasons some people are labeled as offenders for their actions?

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