Definition of 'criminal'

Noun

1. someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime
      Synonyms: 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"
      Synonyms: condemnable deplorable reprehensible vicious
2. guilty of crime or serious offense; "criminal in the sight of God and man"
3. involving or being or having the nature of a crime; "a criminal offense"; "criminal abuse"; "felonious intent"
      Synonyms: felonious

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