Meaning & Definition of Criminal in English
English⟶
Criminal
/krɪmənəl/
noun
1. Someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
synonym:
- criminal,
- felon,
- crook,
- outlaw,
- malefactor
adjective
1. Bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
- "A criminal waste of talent"
- "A deplorable act of violence"
- "Adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife"
synonym:
- condemnable,
- criminal,
- deplorable,
- reprehensible,
- vicious
2. Guilty of crime or serious offense
- "Criminal in the sight of god and man"
synonym:
- criminal
3. Involving or being or having the nature of a crime
- "A criminal offense"
- "Criminal abuse"
- "Felonious intent"
synonym:
- criminal,
- felonious
Examples of using
Tom has a criminal record.
The governor pardoned the criminal.
Tom isn't a criminal.