Criminal
/ˈkrɪmɪnəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who has committed a crime.
The police arrested the criminal at the scene of the theft.
- (adj.) Relating to crime or the enforcement of criminal law.
He has a criminal record for burglary.
Forms
- criminals
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Commentary
Use 'criminal' as a noun to denote a lawbreaker, and as an adjective to describe matters pertaining to crime or legal offenses.
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