Criminal and Encouraged

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Criminal

Criminal adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.
Usage example: people should know with certainty that criminal behavior will be punished
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Encouraged is an antonym for criminal.
Nearby Words: crime, criminality, criminate, criminally, criminalize

Encouraged

Encouraged adjective - Inspired with confidence.
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Criminal is an antonym for encouraged.
Nearby Words: encouragement, encouraging
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