criminal

US /ˈkrɪm.ə.nəl/

UK /ˈkrɪm.ə.nəl/

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a person who has committed a crime

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The police arrested the criminal after a long chase.

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He was a notorious criminal, known for his daring heists.

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offender felon culprit lawbreaker malefactor

1.

relating to crime or involving a crime

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He was charged with a criminal offense.

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The case involved a complex criminal investigation.

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illegal unlawful felonious illicit culpable

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criminal law