Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with offender in American Collocation
offender
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
having committed more than one crime
Custodial sentences should be imposed for serious, persistent offenders.
having committed a crime for the first time
First-time offenders can be sentenced to up to three years in prison.
young
This project aims to help young offenders or those at risk of offending.
having committed a serious crime
The police force has a good record of catching serious offenders, including those involved in burglary and drug crime.
having committed a crime that is not serious
He believed that prison for minor offenders was a waste of money.
having committed a particular type of crime
It’s the government’s job to protect the public from violent offenders.
believed to have committed a crime
The alleged offender is known to the victim.
having been found guilty in a court of law
If convicted offenders feel they didn’t receive a fair trial, they are entitled to appeal.
Convicted drug offenders are referred for treatment.
catch an offender
Police are appealing for help in catching the offenders responsible for breaking into the home of an elderly lady.
punish an offender
The police try to prosecute offenders wherever possible.