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criminally

/ˈkrɪm.ɪ.nəl.i/
crim · i · nal · ly
Adjective:criminal
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• adverb

1

In a manner that violates criminal law or involves the commission of a crime; with respect to criminal law or prosecution.

Example

"The executives were held criminally liable for falsifying the company's financial records."

2

To a shocking, disgraceful, or unjustifiable degree (used for emphasis).

Example

"Despite winning critical acclaim, the independent film remains criminally underrated by mainstream audiences."

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• Rhymes for criminally

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criminality
criminalization
criminalize
criminally
criminologist
criminology
crimp

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Criminally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/criminally
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