26984 words

criminals

7 definitions • 14 examples
1
someone who commits a crime:

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3
very bad or morally wrong:

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it is criminal It's criminal to charge so much for a book.
The way we waste this planet's resources is criminal.
4
involving or having the character of a crime:

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She may face criminal charges for lying to a grand jury.
He had an extensive criminal record (= an official record of having committed many crimes).
The way she blames other people for her own mistakes is criminal (= wrong).
5
a person who has committed a crime or been found guilty of committing a crime
6
a person who commits a crime:

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7
relating to crime, or to the laws, etc. that deal with crime:

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