Synonyms of criminality

criminality

noun

ˌkri-mə-ˈna-lə-tē 

as in crime

activities that are in violation of the laws of the state

a report on the drop in criminality in large urban centers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crime
• lawlessness
• corruption
• lawbreaking
• malfeasance
• racketeering
• misconduct
• hooliganism
• gangsterism
• evil
• outlawry
• wrongdoing
• immorality
• wickedness
• depravity
• sin
• misdeed
• transgression
• trespass
• offense
• malefaction
• misdoing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of criminality

That politicians and governments and banks and other far-reaching institutions do not face the consequences of their criminality. — Literary Hub, 10 June 2026

Police said there was no criminality associated with Hooper’s disappearance. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 June 2026

The agency is on the clock with its investigations, mandated by the state to complete accident investigations within six months, and, sources said, delays affect its ability to assess fines and determine criminality, and may have harmed families ability to receive restitution. — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026

But the public image was always one of criminality rather than survival. — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 6 May 2026