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Main Entry: criminal Part of Speech:adjective Definition: lawless, felonious Synonyms: bent, caught, corrupt, crooked, culpable, deplorable, dirty, heavy, hung up*, illegal, illegitimate, illicit, immoral, indictable, iniquitous, nefarious, off base*, out of line, peccant, racket, scandalous, senseless, shady*, smoking gun*, unlawful, unrighteous, vicious, villainous, wicked, wildcat*, wrong
Crook, villan, thief, bad guy, etc....
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe word criminal is both an adjective and a noun.
The adjective criminal will describe illegal acts or those who commit them; for example, 'Physically touching someone in a confrontation can be a criminal act'. The corresponding noun is crime, for the action.
The same word, criminal, is a noun for a person involved in a crime; for example, 'The criminal was quickly apprehended using the information supplied by witnesses.'
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∙ 9y agoThe noun 'criminal' is a singular, common, concrete noun; a word for a person.
The word 'criminal' is also an adjective used to describe a noun (criminal activity, criminal investigation).
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Sentence with the word amnesty?
Amnesty is a way for past criminals to be forgiven.
Can you give me a sentence using the word released?
Most criminals, when released form prison, go on to re-offend.
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Superb is another word for excellent. Superb is another word for excellent.
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Another word for shake is "Tremble".
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What is another word for the word bounties?
Rewards if for catching criminals. Plentitude or abundance for food or material things.
What percentage of criminals let out of jail commit another crime?
The rate of recidivism, or the percentage of criminals who commit another crime after being released from jail, varies depending on the study and the population being examined. Estimates typically range from about 30% to 60% within three years of release. Efforts in rehabilitation and reentry programs aim to reduce this rate.
Can you use the word vested in sentence?
The man was vested in the company. Another good sentence would be, the new state law vested the criminals ownership.
How do you spell crinimals?
The spelling of the plural word is "criminals" (crooks, lawbreakers).
Sentence with the word amnesty?
Amnesty is a way for past criminals to be forgiven.
Criminals fleeing to another state to escape justice will be subject to?
EXTRADITION!
What is the word for a mutual agreement between countries returning criminals?
Extradition treaties.
What is the agreement between states to return criminals?
Perhaps 'extradition' is the word you're looking for.
What is another word for people who break rules?
There a number of things: criminals, bandits, nuisances, rule- breakers (HA HA), and even trouble makers. You could call one a jerk if u wanted LOL!
How will strengthening the gun laws will not help?
Because criminals do not obey laws. There are already laws against killing, injuring or robbing people that are ignored by criminals. Pass another law, they will ignore that as well.
What is the word for those persons who help criminals?
Criminal Lawyers. or Accesory to (insert crime here)
How do you use the word released in a sentence?
Most criminals when released from prison go on to re-offend
