Collocations of offender

repeat offender
Frequency: 80 %

He was a repeat offender, having been arrested multiple times for the same crime.

violent offender
Frequency: 70 %

The prison was specifically designed to house violent offenders.

juvenile offender
Frequency: 60 %

The program aims to rehabilitate juvenile offenders and prevent future crimes.

first-time offender
Frequency: 50 %

As a first-time offender, he was given a lighter sentence.

serious offender
Frequency: 45 %

The judge imposed a harsh penalty on the serious offender.

Idiomatic Expressions for offender

  • Phrase: first-time offender
    Meaning: someone who commits a crime or offense for the first time
    Usage: The judge decided to show leniency towards the first-time offender and gave him a lighter sentence.