perp

Definition of "perp"
  1. An individual who carries out a criminal action
How to use "perp" in a sentence
  1. The officers apprehended the perp soon after the burglary.
  2. A sketch of the perp was released to the public to aid the investigation.
  3. Security footage helped identify the perp involved in the theft.

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