Criminal
Criminal adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.
Noble
Noble adjective - Following the accepted rules of moral conduct.
Usage example: his noble behavior even as he was being unjustly attacked by his political opponents
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- The noble (who can't actually do anything about it) declares the crime treason, and it's implied that he wants the criminal executed.
Source: Fanfic / Halkegenia Online -
Criminal Amnesiac - The character goes from his heroic or noble life to an evil or self-serving one.
Source: Identity Amnesia - In Spider-Man 3, the Sandman is a textbook Anti-Villain, pursuing noble ends (saving his daughter's life) through criminal means.
Source: Anti Villain / Film
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