89 entries under criminal topic. ×

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scoundrel(noun, person, corrupt, reprobate)
25
malefactor(noun, person, bad, evil, immoral)
23
rogue(noun, person, corrupt, reprobate)
22
knave(noun, reprobate, brute, monster)
16
evildoer(noun, person, bad, evil, immoral)
14
wrongdoer(noun, person, bad, evil, immoral)
9
delinquent(noun, immoral, convict, thief)
9
crook(noun, reprobate, convict, thief)
9
felon(noun, immoral, convict, mischief)
9
outlaw(noun, immoral, reprobate, malevolent)
8
culprit(noun, immoral, convict, thief)
6
antagonist(noun, part, appearance, character, lead)
6
bandit(noun, opposition, agent, rebel)
6
lawbreaker(noun, convict, thief, offender)
4
gangster(noun, rough, crook, malevolent)
4
offender(noun, person, convict, troublemaker)
4
sinner(noun, person, immoral, convict)
4
thief(noun, crook, thief, outlaw)
4
thug(noun, crook, convict, thief)
3
archenemy(noun, opposition, agent, rebel)
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