criminal

Speech parts

1. criminal - Noun

2. criminal - Adjective

3. criminal - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Guilty of crime or sin.

Involving a crime; of the nature of a crime; -- said of an act or of conduct; as, criminal carelessness.

Relating to crime; -- opposed to civil; as, the criminal code.

One who has commited a crime; especially, one who is found guilty by verdict, confession, or proof; a malefactor; a felon.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

illegal outlaw felon felonious racketeer malefactor vicious wicked unlawful offender perpetrator culprit villainous crook deplorable
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Antonyms

lion inspector sentinel beau pigeon bigfoot
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Hypernyms

principal

Hyponyms

moll hood goon pusher desperado liquidator

Phrases with the word

criminal charge criminal statute climate criminal extract from the criminal record criminal attack criminal world

Examples

a criminal waste of talent Source: Internet

a deplorable act of violence Source: Internet

adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife Source: Internet

criminal in the sight of God and man Source: Internet

a criminal offense Source: Internet

criminal abuse Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Crimi crimidine crimie criminal accountability criminal accusation criminal action