Synonyms of criminality

criminality

noun

ˌkri-mə-ˈna-lə-tē 

as in crime

activities that are in violation of the laws of the state

a report on the drop in criminality in large urban centers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crime
• lawlessness
• corruption
• lawbreaking
• malfeasance
• racketeering
• misconduct
• gangsterism
• evil
• outlawry
• wrongdoing
• offence
• immorality
• hooliganism
• wickedness
• sin
• depravity
• misdeed
• transgression
• trespass
• offense
• malefaction
• misdoing

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of criminality

Well, one option might be to assume that the anonymous cash will be used primarily by criminals and possession of it will be taken to be prima facie evidence of criminality. —David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Provided that the opposition is united in its decision, another electoral contest can serve as a moment for the opposition to marshal evidence of the regime’s criminality and to dial up internal pressure via street-level organizing. —Christopher Sabatini, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2024

Because their original criminality did not have consequences. —Louis Casiano, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2024

There is a sense that in criminality, that there is not a punishment. ... —Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 12 Oct. 2024