perpetrator; offender; delinquent; criminal; malefactor; evil-doer; acter; doer; committer; culprit.

Is perpetrator a bad word?

It typically has a negative meaning and is frequently used in legal and law enforcement circles. For example, 'perpetrator' is a noun that refers to a person who does something illegal.

What is the synonym for accused?

1 arraign, indict; incriminate, impeach.