Criminal - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkrɪmɪnl|  American pronunciation of the word criminal
Brit.  |ˈkrɪmɪn(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word criminal

noun

- someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime (syn: crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw)

adjective

- bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure (syn: deplorable, reprehensible, vicious)
a criminal waste of talent
- guilty of crime or serious offense
criminal in the sight of God and man
- involving or being or having the nature of a crime (syn: felonious)
a criminal offense
criminal abuse

Extra examples

The captain of the wrecked boat was accused of criminal negligence.

The company brought criminal charges against her.

It's criminal that the government is doing nothing to stop the problem.

...car thieves, pickpockets, burglars, and other criminals...

Experts cannot agree on the causes of criminal behaviour.

I was sure he was involved in some kind of criminal activity.

She has not committed a criminal offence (=a crime).

He was arrested and charged with criminal damage (=damaging someone's property illegally).

The doctor was found guilty of criminal negligence (=not taking enough care to protect people in your work).

The case will be tried in a criminal court.

We no longer have any faith in the criminal justice system.

The police are investigating the matter, and he may face criminal charges (=he may be officially accused of a crime).

She usually deals with serious criminal cases.

It seems criminal that teachers are paid so little money.

Police have described the man as a violent and dangerous criminal.

Word forms

noun
singular: criminal
plural: criminals
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