P. J. O'Rourke

The perpetuation of slavery, the exile and extermination of American Indians, and the passage of Jim Crow laws weren't carried out at the bidding of a few malefactors of great wealth.

American Comedian

Thomas Aquinas

If forgers and malefactors are put to death by the secular power, there is much more reason for excommunicating and even putting to death one convicted of heresy.

Italian Theologian

Tina Brown

The question for Obama is how he can rein in the furies of populism while making us all feel the malefactors of great wealth are being sufficiently punished.

American Editor

Dinesh D'Souza

American history is the story of Democratic malefactors and Republican heroes.

Indian Author

Primarily used in legal or formal contexts to describe someone who commits crimes.

Legal Context

The term often implies serious wrongdoing or significant harm.

Severity

Despite 'male' in 'malefactor', it can refer to people of any gender.

Not Gender-Specific

Often used to describe someone causing problems within a group or community.

Negative Harmony

Suggests intentional disruption of peace or instigation of conflicts.

Social Discord

Doesn't necessarily imply physical violence, but rather general troublemaking.

Malefactor