As a noun.
The perpetrator quietly stalked away under the cover of darkness.
A perpetrator is someone who commits a crime or illegal action. An example of this word used in a sentence would be, "The police brought the perpetrator down to the station, and returned the stolen purse to a very relieved Mrs. Smith."
The witness was called to testify in court about what they had seen.
The perpetrator was caught on camera stealing from the store.
She is currently enjoying the single life after ending a long-term relationship.
The police apprehended the perpetrator of the crime after reviewing surveillance footage.
The investigators were persistent in finding the perpetrator even though the case was labeled as "dead".
The opposite of "victim" is "perpetrator" or "aggressor."
Most perpetrators of atrocities are never brought to justice.
Culprit.
You just used the word acolytes in a sentence. Even saying, "can the word acolytes be used in a sentence", you are using that word in a sentence.
"Perp" is a colloquial term used to refer to a perpetrator of a crime, someone who has committed an offense or wrongdoing. It is short for "perpetrator."
An alleged perpetrator is only under suspicion until proven that they are a perpetrator. The word 'alleged' is a legal term used when they have no evidence to prove the individual they suspect is otherwise proven by the law there is evidence they are a perpetrator. Example: If someone called you a liar and gossiped enough to tarnish your reputation then you could try and sue them, but, if they say that you are an alleged liar there is no clear cut evidence you are.