American English pronunciation

How to pronounce criminal

IPA transcription: [k'ɹɪmənəl]

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Noun

Adjective

  • bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

    “a criminal waste of talent”

    “a deplorable act of violence”

    “adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife”

  • guilty of crime or serious offense

    “criminal in the sight of God and man”

  • involving or being or having the nature of a crime

    “a criminal offense”

    “criminal abuse”

    “felonious intent”