1. people who cause something to continue or persist, especially something harmful or undesirable
Usage: plural form of perpetuator

Examples

• The perpetuators of the harmful stereotype were called out by activists.
• School administrators identified the perpetuators of the bullying behavior.
• These companies are perpetuators of environmental damage.
• The report named several perpetuators of the misinformation campaign.
• Community leaders worked to educate the perpetuators of discriminatory practices.
• The perpetuators of the cycle of poverty needed support to break free.