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contrary to or forbidden by law
- people should know with certainty that criminal behavior will be punished
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nounSynonyms & Antonyms of criminal (Entry 2 of 2)
a person who has committed a crime
- car thieves, pickpockets, burglars, and other criminals
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“Criminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criminal. Accessed 20 Jan. 2022.
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