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CRIMINALLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In violation of the law; in a criminal manner

Example:

the alterations in the document were ruled to be criminally fraudulent

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

criminal (guilty of crime or serious offense)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a shameful manner

Example:

the garden was criminally neglected

Synonyms:

criminally; reprehensively

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

criminal (bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure)

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