criminall

Adjective

criminal (comparative more criminal, superlative most criminal)

1. Against the law; forbidden by law.
   • Foppish and fantastic ornaments are only indications of vice, not criminal in themselves.1711 March 29 (Gregorian calendar), [Joseph Addison; Richard Steele et al.], “SUNDAY, March 19, 1710–1711”, in The Spectator, number 16; republished in Alexander Chalmers, editor, The Spectator; a...

   Synonyms:

   crimeful, delictuous, illegal, illicit, illegitimate, lawbreaking, nonlawful, outlawed, unlawful, wrongful

2. Guilty of breaking the law.
   • The neglect of any of the relative duties renders us criminal in the sight of God.a. 1729, John Rogers, The Difficulties of Obtaining Salvation

   Synonyms:

   at fault, culpable, blameworthy, censurable, guilty, nocent, reprehensible, to blame

3. Of or relating to crime or penal law.
   • His long criminal record suggests that he is a dangerous man.
4. (figuratively) Abhorrent or very undesirable.
   • Printing such asinine opinions is criminal!

   Synonyms:

   detestable, repugnant

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