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criminal

/krɪmɪnl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does criminal mean?

noun, verb

A person who has committed a crime, or a person who engages in or encourages outlawed activities. A person who commits a crime, especially a serious one.

Example

"The police arrested the criminal who had been robbing banks for months."

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