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Collaborator vs Perpetrator - What's the difference?

collaborator | perpetrator |

As nouns the difference between collaborator and perpetrator

is that collaborator is a person who works with others towards a common goal while perpetrator is one who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime.

collaborator

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A person who works with others towards a common goal.
  • A person who cooperates traitorously with an enemy.

    • See also

    * collaborate * collaboration

    perpetrator

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime.

    • Synonyms

    * arrestee, prisoner * (slang) perp, collar * See also