Basic Details
Word: Criminal
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who does something illegal or wrong.
Synonyms: Offender, wrongdoer, lawbreaker
Antonyms: Citizen, law-abider
Idioms and Phrases
- On the wrong side of the law: Used to describe someone who is not following the law. Example: "He didn't want to end up on the wrong side of the law again after his last mistake."
- Crime doesnt pay: This phrase means that committing crimes will not lead to a good outcome. Example: "He finally realised that crime doesnt pay after he got caught stealing."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The police arrested the criminal who had been stealing cars around the neighbourhood.
Example 2: In the story, the main character tries to catch a criminal who has escaped from prison.
Example 3: Many criminals are given a second chance to change their behaviour and reintegrate into society.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "criminal" comes from the Latin word "crimen," which means "a charge or accusation"? This reflects the legal nature of the term as it is often used in law enforcement and courtroom contexts.
Famous Quote
"Crime is contagious. If the government becomes a lawbreaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy." Louis D. Brandeis
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "criminal" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A person who does something illegal
c) A friendly helper
d) A kind of plant
Answer: b) A person who does something illegal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "criminal"?
a) Citizen
b) Offender
c) Teacher
d) Librarian
Answer: b) Offender
3. Which is the opposite of "criminal"?
a) Citizen
b) Thief
c) Rogue
d) Villain
Answer: a) Citizen
4. Which sentence uses "criminal" correctly?
a) The criminal made a delicious cake.
b) The criminal was found guilty after the trial.
c) The criminal flew over the city.
d) The criminal planted a tree in the park.
Answer: b) The criminal was found guilty after the trial.
5. What does the idiom "crime doesnt pay" mean?
a) Crime is fun.
b) Committing crimes will not lead to good outcomes.
c) Crime is good for society.
d) Crime is important for jobs.
Answer: b) Committing crimes will not lead to good outcomes.
