criminal

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/ˈkɹɪmənəl/ English

Definitions

noun

A person who is guilty of a crime, notably breaking the law.

adjective

Against the law; forbidden by law.
Guilty of breaking the law.
Of or relating to crime or penal law.“His long criminal record suggests that he is a dangerous man.”
Abhorrent or very undesirable.“Printing such asinine opinions is criminal!”

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Synonyms

lawbreaker offender perpetrator crimeful delictuous illegal outlaw felonious felon guilty malefactor reprehensible condemnable wrong deplorable crook delinquency delinquent

Associated

offence mastermind convictions tribunal prosecution underworld minds defendant justice libel proceedings charges

Rhymes

subliminal noncriminal

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