Definition

A person who does bad things or commits harmful acts.

Example

The evildoer was finally caught by the police after a long investigation.

Conversation

Did you hear about that evildoer they caught last night?

Yeah, I saw it on the news; it was wild!

It's crazy how some people can be such an evildoer in our community.

I know, right? It makes you appreciate the good people even more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Evildoer → It is formed from "evil" (from Old English *yfel*, meaning bad or morally wrong) and "doer" (from Old English *dōian*, meaning to perform or act). The word "evildoer" refers to a person who performs bad or morally wrong actions.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who acts in a bad way — 'evil' means bad, and 'doer' means a person who acts. This helps you remember that an evildoer is someone who does bad things.

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