Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/
noun a person who has committed a crime
A1 The criminal was caught by the police.
A2 The criminal was sentenced to five years in prison.
B1 The criminal had a long history of theft and burglary.
B2 The criminal mastermind orchestrated the heist with precision.
C1 The criminal justice system is designed to rehabilitate offenders.
C2 The criminal's defense attorney argued for a reduced sentence based on new evidence.
adjective relating to crime or criminals
A1 He was caught stealing from the store and is now considered a criminal.
A2 The criminal behavior of the suspect was evident from the security camera footage.
B1 The police are investigating the criminal activities of the gang in the neighborhood.
B2 The criminal mastermind behind the bank heist has managed to evade capture so far.
C1 The criminal justice system is designed to ensure fair trials for all accused individuals.
C2 The criminal underworld operates in secrecy, making it difficult for law enforcement to track their activities.
formal The criminal was sentenced to ten years in prison for his actions.
informal The guy who robbed the bank got caught and is now a criminal.
slang That dude is a total criminal, always up to no good.
figurative His reckless behavior was criminal in nature, causing harm to those around him.
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