CRIMINALS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

criminals

noun

plural of criminal

as in offenders

a person who has committed a crime car thieves, pickpockets, burglars, and other criminals

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Recent Examples of criminals Supporters will argue that criminals should not be able to hide behind wallets. — Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 That creates the perfect opening for criminals. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 Newsom’s signature on the bill will allow courts to prevent the diversion of violent criminals with greater ease. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 Amazon’s early Fourth of July deals feature a few discounts on items that can protect you against thieves and other savvy criminals. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 What begins as a chance to escape the routine of his everyday life quickly spirals into a dangerous gathering of powerful criminals, old enemies, and unresolved loyalties. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 June 2026 And just like Alito, some members of my family have forgotten our history and support Trump or favor some of his immigration policies, dismissing new arrivals as criminals or lazy. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Some of the more sophisticated attacks can even capture your active login session, allowing criminals to bypass two-factor authentication entirely. — Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 29 June 2026 Among the schemes cited by officials was ATM jackpotting, a technically sophisticated form of theft in which criminals manipulate ATMs through malware, network intrusion or physical tampering to trigger unauthorized cash withdrawals. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

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offenders

Noun

Independence Day celebrations come in the most challenging threat environment since 9/11, with the ongoing terror threat, a rise in political violence and continuing fears about lone-wolf offenders, according to Raia.

— Luke Barr, ABC News, 3 July 2026
There were also concerns listed in the analysis that the registry, which dates back to 1947, could include LGBTQ+ offenders from decades ago who were convicted of offenses that are no longer crimes.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026