English dictionary
criminal
adjectiveAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- guilty of crime or serious offense
adjective
- involving or being or having the nature of a crime
adjective
- bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
noun
- someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
Example sentences
criminal in the sight of God and man
a criminal offense
criminal abuse
felonious intent
a criminal waste of talent
a deplorable act of violence
adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife