Criminal and Thievish

Criminal

Criminal adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.

Thievish and criminal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thievish" instead an adjective "Criminal".

Thievish

Thievish adjective - Given to thievery.
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Criminal and thievish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Criminal" instead an adjective "Thievish".

Nearby Words: thievery, thievishly
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