plural noun
People who have committed crimes.
The police are searching for the criminals.
The criminals were caught on camera.
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How to pronounce criminals
nounB1Common word
KRIHmuhnlz
/ˈkʰɹɪ.mə.nl̩z/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of criminal
People who have committed crimes.
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