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Definitions of criminal:
  • noun:   someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime
  • adjective:   guilty of crime or serious offense
    Example: "Criminal in the sight of God and man"
  • adjective:   involving or being or having the nature of a crime
    Example: "A criminal offense"
  • adjective:   relating to crime or its punishment
    Example: "Criminal court"
  • adjective:   bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
    Example: "A criminal waste of talent"




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