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criminal

/ˈkɹɪmənəl/
noun

  1. A person who is guilty of a crime, notably breaking the law.

    Similar: lawbreaker, offender, perpetrator

Synonymslawbreaker, offender, perpetrator
adjective

  1. Against the law; forbidden by law.

  2. Guilty of breaking the law.

  3. Of or relating to crime or penal law.

    "His long criminal record suggests that he is a dangerous man."

Synonymscrimeful, delictuous, illegal

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