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criminality Synonyms

Another word for criminality

Choosing another word for criminality depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Behavior that is contrary to or forbidden by criminal law; the state or quality of being criminal.

Usage Example

"The sociological study examined how economic hardship and lack of educational opportunities contribute to youth lawlessness."

Strongest
lawlessness
Strong
delinquency
illegality
wrongdoing
unlawfulness
malfeasance
turpitude
culpability

• noun (Context 2)

A specific criminal act or practice (often used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The investigation uncovered a series of financial criminalities committed by senior executives over several years."

Strongest
crime
offense
Strong
transgression
felony
misdeed
infraction

Opposites of criminality

The opposite of criminality shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lawfulness
legality
innocence
rectitude
integrity
See all opposites of criminality

• Nearby Words

crimeless
crimewave
criminal
criminality
criminalization
criminalize
criminally

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Criminality. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/criminality
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