Vocabulary Entry

criminal

|noun • adjective

noun

A person who commits a crime.

Example Sentences

"The criminal was arrested after a lengthy investigation."

"The police are searching for the criminal who escaped."

"She was a victim of a criminal act last year."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The criminal justice system aims to deter crime."

"They introduced tough new laws to combat criminal activities."

"The area has high rates of criminal behavior."