Criminals — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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Meaning & Definition of Criminals

Criminals (noun)

  1. one who has committed a crime
  2. a person who has been convicted of a crime

Criminals (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who has committed a crime

    "car thieves, pickpockets, burglars, and other criminals"

    similar: crooks, culprits, lawbreakers, malefactors, miscreants, offenders
    related: misdemeanants, accomplices, principals, desperadoes, outlaws, convicts, jailbirds, perpetrators, perps, evildoers, gallows birds, misdoers, misfeasors, sinners, transgressors, trespassers, villains, wrongdoers, blackhanders, button men, gangsters, hoodlums, hooligans, mobsters, racketeers, thugs, enforcers, gunmen, guns, gunsels (slang), hit men, triggermen, backsliders, recidivists, relapsers, repeaters, accused, arrestees, defendants, detainees, fish, suspects
    near: gangbusters, lawmen

Related Entry: Criminal (noun)

Criminal is a different word from Criminals. The synonyms below are for criminal, not for criminals.

  1. a person who has committed a crime

    "car thieves, pickpockets, burglars, and other criminals"

    similar: crook, culprit, lawbreaker, malefactor, miscreant, offender
    related: misdemeanant, accomplice, principal, desperado, outlaw, convict, jailbird, perp, perpetrator, evildoer, gallows bird, misdoer, misfeasor, sinner, transgressor, trespasser, villain, wrongdoer, blackhander, button man, gangster, hoodlum, hooligan, mobster, racketeer, thug, enforcer, gun, gunman, gunsel (slang), hit man, triggerman, backslider, recidivist, relapser, repeater, accused, arrestee, defendant, detainee, fish, suspect
    near: gangbuster, lawman

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Criminals

The most common words with a similar meaning to Criminals:

crooks, culprits, lawbreakers, malefactors, miscreants, offenders

Related Words for Criminals

misdemeanants, accomplices, principals, desperadoes, outlaws, convicts, jailbirds, perpetrators, perps, evildoers, gallows birds, misdoers, misfeasors, sinners, transgressors, trespassers, villains, wrongdoers, blackhanders, button men, gangsters, hoodlums, hooligans, mobsters, racketeers, thugs, enforcers, gunmen, guns, gunsels

Near Antonyms of Criminals

gangbusters, lawmen

Origin & Etymology of Criminals

derivative of criminal:1

First known use: 1610

Frequently Asked Questions about Criminals

What does "Criminals" mean?

"Criminals" means one who has committed a crime. As a noun, it is defined as: one who has committed a crime.

What is another word for "Criminals"?

Other words for "Criminals" include crooks, culprits, lawbreakers, malefactors, miscreants and offenders. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Criminals" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Criminals"?

There are 48 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Criminals". Common alternatives include crooks, culprits, lawbreakers, malefactors, miscreants and offenders.

How do you use "Criminals" in a sentence?

Examples of "Criminals" in a sentence: "car thieves, pickpockets, burglars, and other criminals".

Is "Criminals" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Criminals" is a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Criminals"?

"Criminals" comes from derivative of criminal:1. First known use: 1610.

What is another word for "Criminals" meaning "a person who has committed a crime"?

When "Criminals" (noun) means a person who has committed a crime, synonyms include crooks, culprits, lawbreakers, malefactors, miscreants and offenders.

What words are related to "Criminals"?

Words related to "Criminals" include misdemeanants, accomplices, principals, desperadoes, outlaws, convicts, jailbirds and perpetrators.