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CRIMINALS Antonyms

There are 12 antonyms of the word criminals. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For CRIMINALS

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ethical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics

• conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior

adjective satellite

• adhering to ethical and moral principles

honest
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth

adjective satellite

• without dissimulation; frank

• worthy of being depended on

• without pretensions

• not forged

• gained or earned without cheating or stealing

honorable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth

• worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

adjective satellite

• adhering to ethical and moral principles

• deserving of esteem and respect

innocent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free from evil or guilt

noun

• a person who lacks knowledge of evil

adjective satellite

• lacking intent or capacity to injure

• free from sin

• lacking in sophistication or worldliness

• not knowledgeable about something specified

• completely wanting or lacking

• (used of things) lacking sense or awareness

just
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting

• fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

• free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

adverb

• and nothing more

• indicating exactness or preciseness

• only a moment ago

• (used for emphasis) absolutely

• only a very short time before

• possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true)

• exactly at this moment or the moment described

• by a little

adjective satellite

• of moral excellence

law-abiding
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs

lawful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• conformable to or allowed by law

adjective satellite

• according to custom or rule or natural law

• having a legally established claim

• authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

legitimate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

adjective satellite

• based on known statements or events or conditions

• in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles

• authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

verb

• make legal

• show or affirm to be just and legitimate

• make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)

moral
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

noun

• the significance of a story or event

adjective satellite

• psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect

righteous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice

adjective satellite

• morally justified

upright
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• upright in position or posture

noun

• a vertical structural member as a post or stake

• a piano with a vertical sounding board

adjective satellite

• in a vertical position; not sloping

• of moral excellence

virtuous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• morally excellent

adjective satellite

• in a state of sexual virginity

Alternatives for ETHICAL

Alternatives for HONEST

Alternatives for HONORABLE

Alternatives for INNOCENT

Alternatives for JUST

Alternatives for LAW-ABIDING

Alternatives for LAWFUL

Alternatives for LEGITIMATE

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