Vocabulary: Criminals and Evildoers

Here we have some vocabulary about different kinds of criminals and evildoers. Also we will make a difference between the criminal and the crime itself so as to avoid possible mistakes.

Arsonist: sets fire to other people's property illegally. Crime: arson.

Assasin: kills people for political reasons or in return for payment. Crime: assasination.

Blackmailer: extorts money from someone by threatening to express embarrasing information about them. Crime: blackmail.

Burglar: breaks into buildings to steal people's property. Crime: burglary.

Kidnapper: takes people away by force and demands money to free them. Crime: kidnapping.

Mugger: attacks and robs people in a public place. Crime: mugging.

Murderer: deliberately kills another person. Crime: murder.

Pickpocketer: steals from other people's pockets. Crime: pickpocket.

Robber: steals money using force or the threat of force. Crime: robbery.

Shoplifter: steals goods from shops while pretending to be a customer. Crime: shoplifting

Thief: steals property from other people (without using violence). Crime: theft.

Vandal: deliberately destroys or damages public property. Crime: vandalism.


For more information, take a look at this Mind Map made in RealTimeBoard.

If you have any doubts, feel free to ask!