criminal

(noun) someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime. Synonyms: felon, crook, outlaw, malefactor.

(adj) bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure. Synonyms: condemnable, deplorable, reprehensible, vicious. Examples: "A criminal waste of talent." "A deplorable act of violence." "Adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife."

(adj) guilty of crime or serious offense. Examples: "Criminal in the sight of god and man."

(adj) involving or being or having the nature of a crime. Synonyms: felonious. Examples: "A criminal offense." "Criminal abuse." "Felonious intent."