noun
- a person who has committed a crime
adjective
- relating to crime or its punishment
- involving or being a crime
- morally wrong or foolish
Usage: informal
Examples
- The criminal was sentenced to five years in prison.
- She studied criminal law in college.
- Stealing is a criminal act.
- The detective investigated the criminal case.
- It’s criminal how much they charge for parking.
- Criminal behavior often stems from various social factors.
- The criminal justice system needs reform.