The term "perpender" is a rare and largely obscure word in the English language. It refers specifically to a person or entity that is responsible for or enacts something, typically in the context of committing an act, usually of a negative nature. Overall, it’s not commonly used in modern English and is infrequently found in both oral and written communication.
In the court, the judge labeled him as the perpender of the crime.
В суде судья назвал его исполнителем преступления.
The investigation revealed the perpender behind the recent scandal.
Расследование выявило исполнителя недавнего скандала.
The community was restless, as they sought to find the perpender of the vandalism.
Сообщество было беспокойно, так как они искали исполнителя вандализма.
Currently, "perpender" does not appear to feature prominently in common idiomatic expressions. Its usage remains quite specialized and doesn't lend itself easily to idiomatic contexts. However, I can provide examples of idiomatic phrases that may convey a similar sense of wrongdoing or involvement in a negative act:
To face the music - to confront the consequences of one's actions.
Каждый должен будет столкнуться с музыкой своих поступков.
(Everyone will have to face the music of their actions.)
To spill the beans - to reveal secret information.
Он не смог удержать язык за зубами и разболтал секрет.
(He couldn't keep his tongue in his mouth and spilled the beans about the secret.)
To throw someone under the bus - to betray a friend or ally for selfish reasons.
Она бросила своего друга под автобус, чтобы спасти свою карьеру.
(She threw her friend under the bus to save her career.)
To get one's hands dirty - to become involved in unethical or questionable actions.
Он понимает, что иногда придется замарать руки, чтобы достичь своей цели.
(He understands that sometimes he will have to get his hands dirty to achieve his goals.)
To play with fire - to engage in risky behavior.
Он играет с огнем, постоянно нарушая правила.
(He is playing with fire by constantly breaking the rules.)
The word "perpender" is thought to derive from the obsolete term in English literature that means to perpetrate or commit, most likely linked to the word "perpetrator." The roots of the word can be traced back to Latin "perpetrāre," which means to carry out or to perform.
Synonyms:
- Perpetrator
- Offender
- Wrongdoer
Antonyms:
- Victim
- Innocent
- Do-gooder