Criminal detention Synonyms

Definitions for Criminal


  • (adjective) contrary to or forbidden by law
  • (noun) a person who has committed a crime
  • (noun) someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

Definitions for Detention


  • (noun) the state of being held in lawful custody
  • (noun) an instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business
  • (noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time)