Word Definition

Criminal

  1. One who has commited a crime; especially, one who is found guilty by verdict, confession, or proof; a malefactor; a felon.
  2. Relating to crime; -- opposed to civil; as, the criminal code.
  3. Involving a crime; of the nature of a crime; -- said of an act or of conduct; as, criminal carelessness.
  4. Guilty of crime or sin.