Criminal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3
Humanize Perpetrators
Remember, 'criminal' labels people as lawbreakers. Use it sensitively, considering its human implications. The young criminal turned his life around after serving time.
Pro Tip 2/3
Not Always Violent
'Criminal' can refer to non-violent offenses too, like theft or fraud, not just violent crimes. The accountant was found to be a white-collar criminal.
Pro Tip 3/3
Avoid Stereotypes
The word 'criminal' can carry stereotypes; don’t assume someone's guilt or character based on appearance. Despite his tattoos, he was not a criminal.