Criminals: meaning, definitions and examples
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criminals
[ ˈkrɪmɪnəlz ]
justice system
A person who has committed a crime, especially a felony. Criminals are often prosecuted and punished by the legal system.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was captured by the police and identified as a notorious criminal.
- The criminals were brought to court to face charges of robbery and assault.
society
A person who engages in illegal activities for personal gain or to cause harm. Criminals often disregard laws and social norms.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The gang members were known to be dangerous criminals in the neighborhood.
- She was involved in a criminal organization that trafficked drugs across the border.
describing behavior
Involving or relating to crimes or illegal activities. Criminal behavior is punishable by law.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The suspect was charged with criminal activities including fraud and money laundering.
- She was accused of having a criminal intent to deceive investors.
Translations
Translations of the word "criminals" in other languages:
🇵🇹 criminosos
🇮🇳 अपराधियों
🇩🇪 Kriminelle
🇮🇩 penjahat
🇺🇦 злочинці
🇵🇱 przestępcy
🇯🇵 犯罪者 (はんざいしゃ)
🇫🇷 criminels
🇪🇸 criminales
🇹🇷 suçlular
🇰🇷 범죄자들 (beomjoeja-deul)
🇸🇦 مجرمين (mujrimin)
🇨🇿 zločinci
🇸🇰 zločinci
🇨🇳 罪犯 (zuìfàn)
🇸🇮 kriminalci
🇮🇸 glæpamenn
🇰🇿 қылмыскерлер (qylmyskerler)
🇬🇪 დამნაშავეები (damnashaveebi)
🇦🇿 cinayətkarlar
🇲🇽 criminales
Word origin
The word 'criminal' originated from the Latin word 'criminalis', which means 'pertaining to crime'. The concept of criminality has existed throughout human history, with laws and punishments evolving over time to address different types of criminal behavior. In modern society, criminals are seen as individuals who violate established laws and can face legal consequences for their actions.
See also: criminality.