ஆங்கிலம்

criminal

gb/kɹˈɪmənəl/ us/kɹˈɪmənəl/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2000
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல் A2 entity
1

Person guilty of a crime

A person who has done something against the law.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] is a criminal
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'criminal' with 'crime'. 'Crime' is the illegal act; 'criminal' is the person who does it.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
offender (More general term for someone who breaks the law; can include minor offenses.) | lawbreaker (Informal term emphasizing violation of the law.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
law-abiding citizen (Refers to someone who follows laws and does not commit crimes.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
dangerous criminal |convicted criminal |hardened criminal |petty criminal |career criminal
கருப்பொருள்கள்
law |crime |society |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The police finally caught the criminal after a long investigation.
  • She believes the criminal should serve a long prison sentence.
  • The judge described him as a dangerous criminal.
  • That neighborhood has a problem with petty criminals.
  • The documentary followed the life of a career criminal.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The police arrested the criminal.
  • The criminal is in jail now.
  • He is a dangerous criminal.
  • A criminal broke into my house.
adjective B1 property
2

Relating to crime or criminals

About crime or people who do crimes.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: criminal [activity/behavior/law]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may use 'crime' instead of 'criminal' as an adjective; 'crime activity' is incorrect, should be 'criminal activity'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
illegal (Broad term for not allowed by law; not always connected to criminals directly.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
lawful (Permitted by law and not related to crime.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
criminal activity |criminal behavior |criminal law |criminal investigation
கருப்பொருள்கள்
law |crime |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • He was arrested for his involvement in criminal activity.
  • The government is working to reduce criminal behavior in the city.
  • She specializes in criminal law.
  • The report detailed the rise in criminal gangs.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • They work to stop criminal activity.
  • He studies criminal law.
  • The police watch for criminal behavior.
  • That area has many criminal gangs.
adjective informal B2 property
3

Extremely bad or morally wrong

Very bad or unfair (not always against the law).

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: It's criminal to [do something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may think this use always means 'illegal', but it can be figurative for 'very bad'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
outrageous (Strongly shocking or unfair, often causing anger.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
acceptable (Considered reasonable or fair in the situation.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
criminal waste |criminal neglect
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |judgment |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • It's criminal to waste so much food when people are hungry.
  • The way they treated her was simply criminal.
  • Charging that much for water is almost criminal.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • It is criminal to hurt animals.
  • Throwing away food is criminal.
  • That price is criminal.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
criminal
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪmənəl/
US/kɹˈɪmənəl/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
crim - in - al (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (crim)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: criminal
Noun
  • Base: criminal
  • Plural: criminals
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
criminals noun
Core family
crime noun A2
Related words
criminally adverb
Negative and opposite forms
decriminalize verb
Advanced or less common
criminalize verb criminality noun criminology noun criminologist noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

career criminal

1
/kɚˈɪɹ kɹˈɪmənəl/
fixed phrase

Person committing crimes long-term

A person who keeps doing crimes for many years and makes it their way of living.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The police identified him as a career criminal with dozens of arrests.
  • Career criminals often start at a young age.

criminal justice system

1
/kɹˈɪmənəl d͡ʒˈʌstɪs sˈɪstəm/
fixed phrase

Law system for crime and punishment

All the laws, courts, and police that deal with crime and punishment.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The book explains how the criminal justice system works in the United States.
  • Many believe the criminal justice system needs reform.

criminal record

1
/kɹˈɪmənəl ɹˈɛkɚd/
fixed phrase

Official history of past crimes

An official list of crimes that someone has done.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • He couldn't get the job because of his criminal record.
  • She has no criminal record and a clean background check.

petty criminal

1
/pˈɛti kɹˈɪmənəl/
fixed phrase

Person committing minor crimes

A person who does small illegal things like stealing little things or damaging property.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Petty criminals are often given lighter sentences than violent offenders.
  • He started out as a petty criminal before moving on to bigger crimes.

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