criminally

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui constitue un crime » ou « relevant du droit pénal ». Employé pour décrire des actions illégales ou punissables par la loi, ainsi que pour souligner la gravité ou le caractère répréhensible d'un acte.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that constitutes a crime" or "relating to criminal law." It is used to describe actions that are illegal or punishable by law, as well as to emphasize the severity or wrongdoing of an act.

1. In violation of the lawB2formal

   In a manner that constitutes a crime or is against the law.

   criminellement (au sens pénal)

   • He was acting criminally when he forged the documents.
   • The company was found to have behaved criminally by dumping toxic waste.
   • She was charged with criminally neglecting her duties.

   Synonymesillegallyillicitlyunlawfully

2. In a shameful or disgraceful mannerB2informal

   Used to describe an action that is morally wrong or shockingly bad.

   De manière scandaleuse

   • The team played criminally badly in the final match.
   • It is criminally unfair that some people have no access to clean water.
   • The food at that restaurant was criminally overpriced.

   Synonymesabominablyatrociouslydespicablydisgracefullyflagrantlyoutrageouslyscandalouslyshamefullywickedly

   Antonymesjustlymorallyrighteously