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Meaning of CRIMINALS
People who commit crimes
Etymology of CRIMINALS
The word "criminals" comes from the Latin "criminālis," meaning "of or pertaining to crime," which is derived from "crimen," meaning "charge, accusation, or fault"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to individuals who have committed crimes or offenses
Synonyms
offenders
culprits
felons
convicts
wrongdoers
lawbreakers
delinquents
miscreants
malefactors
transgressors
trespassers
villains
rogues
rascals
scoundrels
misfits
outcasts
outlaws
hoodlums
thugs
hooligans
vandals
arsonists
burglars
thieves
robbers
murderers
assassins
killers
rapists
molesters
traffickers
smugglers
poachers
counterfeiters
forgers
impostors
swindlers
cheats
charlatans
conmen
crooks
gangsters
mobsters
racketeers
extortionists
blackmailers
terrorists
radicals
extremists
fanatics
zealots
Definitions
- A person who has committed a crime, especially one that is serious or violent
- * A person who is guilty of a particular crime
Usage Examples
- The police are working to apprehend the criminals responsible for the string of burglaries in the neighborhood
- * The new law aims to reduce the number of criminals who are released back into the community without proper rehabilitation
Antonyms
law-abiders
citizens
residents
inhabitants
lawmen
officers
enforcers
guardians
protectors
defenders
heroes
role-models
exemplars
paragons
altruists
humanitarians
philanthropists
benefactors
volunteers
activists
reformers
champions
crusaders
advocates
supporters
allies
friends
neighbors
colleagues
peers
associates
partners