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Criminal
01
a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
criminals
Examples
The police arrested the criminal after a long investigation.
criminal
01
related to or involving illegal activities
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
domain
law, behavior, society
Examples
The new law aims to reduce criminal activity by increasing penalties for repeat offenders.
02
dealing with legal issues that involve actions considered crimes against the state or public
Examples
Criminal investigations are conducted by law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and apprehend suspects.
03
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
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