Criminal synonyms

Foolish, (old) lag, actionable, deplorable, and disgraceful are all synonyms for criminal. Lawful and commendable are antonyms of criminal. And here are 114 another word for criminal.

Another word for criminal

1. villain

(old) lag, agroterrorist, armed robber, baddie, bandit, bioterrorist, burglar, con, cracksman, crim, crook, culprit, cyberterrorist, delinquent, ecoterrorist, felon, fraudster, gangster, gunman, holdupper, housebreaker, infractor, jailbird, juvenile delinquent, lawbreaker, lifer, lighty, malefactor, malfeasant, miscreant, misfeasor, mugger, narco-terrorist, offender, outlaw, peculator, racketeer, rapist, robber, shoplifter, sinner, swindler, tea leaf, terrorist, thief, tief, transgressor, transport, trespasser, trusty, villain, wrongdoer, yakuza, yardbird, yegg, young offender, and defalcato are all synonyms for criminal.

2. illicit

Actionable, against the law, bad, banned, bent, corrupt, crooked, culpable, delinquent, dirty, dodgy, evil, felonious, forbidden, fraudulent, illegal, illegitimate, illicit, indictable, iniquitous, interdicted, lawbreaking, lawless, nefarious, outlawed, proscribed, punishable, shady, unauthorized, unlawful, unsanctioned, villainous, wicked, wrong, and malfeasant are all another word for criminal.

3. shameful

Deplorable, disgraceful, foolish, immoral, inexcusable, iniquitous, monstrous, outrageous, preposterous, reprehensible, ridiculous, scandalous, senseless, shameful, shocking, sinful, unacceptable, unforgivable, unpardonable, wicked, and egregious are all synonyms for criminal.

Criminal synonym statistics

Criminal synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 3, and 14 letters and 5 synonyms with 4, and 11 letters. 8 synonyms with 5 letters and 16 synonyms with 6, and 9 letters.

11 synonyms with 7, and 12 letters and 10 synonyms with 8 letters. 19 synonyms with 10 letters and 4 synonyms with 13 letters. 1 synonym with 18 letters. For a total of 110 another word for criminal.

Criminal sentences

The criminal was arrested last night.

He has a history of criminal behavior.

The documentary focused on criminal psychology.

They discussed the criminal justice system.

Related Words for criminal

  1. Predominantly
    • Synonyms: mainly, mostly
    • Opposites: rarely, occasionally
    • Part of speech: adverb
  2. Functionality
    • Synonyms: Capability, usability
    • Opposites: dysfunction, inefficiency
    • Part of speech: noun
  3. Irrational
    • Synonyms: unreasonable, illogical
    • Opposites: rational, logical
    • Part of speech: adjective
  4. Critique
    • Synonyms: analysis, evaluation
    • Opposites: praise, approval
    • Part of speech: noun
  5. Pessimistic
    • Synonyms: gloomy, negative
    • Opposites: optimistic, hopeful, cheerful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  6. Reprimand
    • Synonyms: rebuke, reproof
    • Opposites: praise, commendation
    • Part of speech: noun
  7. Preliminary to
    • Synonyms: in preparation for, before
    • Opposites: final, conclusive
    • Part of speech: preposition
  8. Preliminary
    • Synonyms: preparatory, introductory
    • Opposites: concluding, closing, final
    • Part of speech: adjective
  9. Subordinate
    • Synonyms: lower-ranking, junior
    • Opposites: central, major, chief
    • Part of speech: adjective
  10. Marginalized
    • Synonyms: Excluded, discriminated
    • Opposites: empowered, included
    • Part of speech: adjective
  11. Destination
    • Synonyms: journey's end, end of the line
    • Opposites: origin, starting point
    • Part of speech: noun
  12. Similar
    • Synonyms: alike, (much) the same
    • Opposites: dissimilar, different, dissimilar to, unlike
    • Part of speech: adjective
  13. Time consuming
    • Synonyms: Lengthy, slow
    • Opposites: quick, efficient
    • Part of speech: adjective
  14. Inability
    • Synonyms: lack of ability, incapability
    • Opposites: ability, capability
    • Part of speech: noun
  15. Imagination
    • Synonyms: imaginative faculty, creative power
    • Opposites: reality, fact
    • Part of speech: noun
  16. Timid
    • Synonyms: easily frightened, lacking courage
    • Opposites: bold, forthcoming, brazen
    • Part of speech: adjective
  17. Mimic
    • Synonyms: imitate, copy
    • Opposites: originate, differ
    • Part of speech: verb
  18. Ominous
    • Synonyms: threatening, menacing
    • Opposites: promising, auspicious, propitious
    • Part of speech: adjective
  19. Ordinary
    • Synonyms: usual, normal
    • Opposites: unusual, extraordinary, unique, exceptional
    • Part of speech: adjective
  20. Final
    • Synonyms: last, closing
    • Opposites: first, initial
    • Part of speech: adjective
  21. Intimidate
    • Synonyms: frighten, menace
    • Opposites: reassure, comfort
    • Part of speech: verb
  22. Intimidating
    • Synonyms: Frightening, alarming
    • Opposites: comforting, reassuring
    • Part of speech: adjective
  23. Criticism
    • Synonyms: censure, reproval
    • Opposites: praise, approval
    • Part of speech: noun
  24. Crime
    • Synonyms: offence, unlawful act
    • Opposites: lawfulness, justice
    • Part of speech: noun
  25. Conventional
    • Synonyms: normal, standard
    • Opposites: unorthodox. unconventional, radical, bohemian
    • Part of speech: adjective
  26. Charming
    • Synonyms: delightful, pleasing
    • Opposites: unpleasant, repulsive
    • Part of speech: adjective
  27. Describe
    • Synonyms: report, narrate
    • Opposites: conceal, misrepresent
    • Part of speech: verb
  28. Criterion
    • Synonyms: basis, point of reference
    • Opposites: guess, conjecture
    • Part of speech: noun
  29. Primarily
    • Synonyms: first and foremost, first
    • Opposites: secondarily, incidentally
    • Part of speech: adverb
  30. Minimal
    • Synonyms: very little, minimum
    • Opposites: maximal, excessive
    • Part of speech: adjective
  31. Mind
    • Synonyms: brain, intelligence
    • Opposites: body, ignorance
    • Part of speech: noun
  32. Reminder
    • Synonyms: Prompt, notification
    • Opposites: oblivion, amnesia
    • Part of speech: noun
  33. Inappropriate
    • Synonyms: unsuitable, unfitting
    • Opposites: appropriate, suitable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  34. Grim
    • Synonyms: stern, forbidding
    • Opposites: amiable, pleasant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  35. Mindful
    • Synonyms: aware of, conscious of
    • Opposites: heedless, oblivious
    • Part of speech: adjective
  36. Mindset
    • Synonyms: Attitude, perspective
    • Opposites: open-mindedness, closed-mindedness
    • Part of speech: noun
  37. Crisis
    • Synonyms: catastrophe, calamity
    • Opposites: stability, resolution
    • Part of speech: noun
  38. Sacrifice
    • Synonyms: ritual slaughter, hecatomb
    • Opposites: gain, benefit
    • Part of speech: noun
  39. Primary
    • Synonyms: main, chief
    • Opposites: secondary, subordinate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  40. Personality
    • Synonyms: character, nature
    • Opposites: uniformity, conformity
    • Part of speech: noun
  41. Optimistic
    • Synonyms: cheerful, cheery
    • Opposites: pessimistic, negative, gloomy, ominous
    • Part of speech: adjective
  42. Inadequate
    • Synonyms: insufficient, not enough
    • Opposites: adequate, sufficient, competent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  43. Discrimination
    • Synonyms: prejudice, bias
    • Opposites: inclusion, equality
    • Part of speech: noun
  44. Description
    • Synonyms: account, explanation
    • Opposites: ambiguity, misrepresentation
    • Part of speech: noun
  45. Fascinate
    • Synonyms: engross, captivate
    • Opposites: bore, repel
    • Part of speech: verb
  46. Fascinating
    • Synonyms: engrossing, captivating
    • Opposites: boring, dull
    • Part of speech: adjective
  47. Sustainable
    • Synonyms: Renewable, viable
    • Opposites: unsustainable, exhaustible
    • Part of speech: adjective
  48. Dominant
    • Synonyms: presiding, ruling
    • Opposites: subservient, submissive
    • Part of speech: adjective
  49. Personal
    • Synonyms: distinctive, characteristic
    • Opposites: public, impersonal
    • Part of speech: adjective
  50. Traditional
    • Synonyms: conventional, customary
    • Opposites: novel, unconventional, modern
    • Part of speech: adjective
  51. Original
    • Synonyms: first, earliest
    • Opposites: latest, last
    • Part of speech: adjective
  52. Emotional
    • Synonyms: spiritual, inner
    • Opposites: stoic, unemotional
    • Part of speech: adjective
  53. Detrimental
    • Synonyms: harmful, damaging
    • Opposites: benign, beneficial
    • Part of speech: adjective
  54. Extraordinary
    • Synonyms: remarkable, exceptional
    • Opposites: ordinary, negligible
    • Part of speech: adjective
  55. Combination
    • Synonyms: amalgamation, amalgam
    • Opposites: separation, division
    • Part of speech: noun