Definition

A person who is exceptionally skilled or powerful in committing crimes.

Example

The police are trying to catch the supercriminal who has evaded capture for years.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new movie with the supercriminal?

Yeah, I saw the trailer — it looks so intense!

I love how they depict a supercriminal as both clever and ruthless.

Absolutely, it adds a whole new layer to the story!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Supercriminal → It is formed from "super-" (meaning above or beyond) and "criminal" (from Latin "criminalis", meaning relating to crime). The word "supercriminal" refers to someone who is considered to be an exceptionally serious or notorious criminal, going beyond the usual level of criminality.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is a criminal but on a much larger scale — 'super-' means above or beyond, and 'criminal' relates to crime.

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