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Criminal

KRIH-muh-nuhl

/ˈkrɪmʌnʌl/

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criminal

Dictionary meaning

Guilty of crime or serious offense.

Examples

  • Criminal in the sight of God and man.
  • A criminal offense.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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