Criminal Behavior Terms

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who has a sexual attraction to corpses

  • The police discovered evidence that pointed towards the suspect being a necrophiliac.
  • I heard a rumor that the new guy at work might be a necrophiliac.
  • Dude, that guy gives me major necrophiliac vibes.
  • Her obsession with old books borders on necrophiliac, she just can't get enough of them.

adjective sly, deceitful, or underhanded in behavior

  • The sneaky thief managed to steal the priceless artifact without anyone noticing.
  • I saw you being sneaky and trying to take an extra cookie from the jar!
  • She's always so sneaky, you never know what she's up to.
  • His sneaky tactics in the negotiation room helped him secure a better deal.

noun a holdup or robbery at gunpoint

verb to rob or hold up someone or something at gunpoint

  • The criminal attempted to stick up the convenience store with a weapon.
  • I can't believe someone tried to stick up the corner store last night!
  • Did you hear about the guy who tried to stick up the liquor store?
  • I need to stick up for myself and speak up in this situation.

adjective relating to or characteristic of Satan or Satanism

  • The cult was accused of engaging in satanistic rituals.
  • I heard they dabble in some satanistic stuff over there.
  • That party was so satanistic, it was wild!
  • The company's cutthroat tactics were described as satanistic by their competitors.

noun a person who engages in the act of taking unauthorized photographs or videos up a person's skirt without their consent

  • The upskirter was arrested for violating privacy laws.
  • I heard there was an upskirter at the mall last week.
  • That upskirter is a total creep.
  • His reputation as an upskirter has tarnished his image in the community.