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/ˈkrɪmɪnəl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime.
The police arrested the criminal after a lengthy investigation.
A person who engages in illegal activities.
The criminal was known for his involvement in organized crime.
A person whose behavior is contrary to legal norms.
Society often struggles to rehabilitate the criminal back into the community.
adjective
Relating to or involving crime.
The city has seen a rise in criminal activity over the past year.
Having the nature of a crime; illegal.
He was involved in a criminal conspiracy.
Worthy of condemnation or punishment.
The criminal negligence shown by the company led to severe consequences.
Etymology
From Latin 'criminalis', from 'crimen' meaning 'crime'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
criminal record
A documented history of a person's criminal convictions.
criminal justice
The system of practices and institutions that uphold social control by enforcing laws.
criminal offense
An act that is considered a crime and is punishable by law.
Related Words
crime
An act that violates a law.
punishment
A penalty imposed for a wrongdoing.
law
A system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions.
Slang Meanings
crook
He's a crook who always finds a way to evade the law.
bad guy
In the movie, the bad guy always escapes from the police.