criminal

/kɹˈɪmɪnə‍l/

/ˈkɹɪmənəɫ/

Criminal

someone who commits a crime or is involved in any illegal activity

synonyms : crook

criminal

connected with or involving illegal or criminal activities

synonyms : felonious

relating to or connected with crime

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

Examples

1. In a criminal trial the standard of proof is beyond the reasonable doubt.

2. She had built a reputation as a criminal lawyer.

3. Imagine two criminals, partners in crime, who are arrested and placed in separate cells with no means of communication.

4. The undercover agent was assigned to watch the criminal organization.