Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

criminal-mastermind

noun

ˈkrɪmɪnəl ˈmæstərˌmaɪnd

Definition

A person who orchestrates or masterminds illegal activities, often from behind the scenes.

Examples

The police were baffled by the criminal mastermind who evaded capture for years.
In the movie, the protagonist was a criminal mastermind who outsmarted everyone.
The authorities managed to apprehend the criminal mastermind behind the recent heists.

Meaning

A criminal mastermind is typically involved in planning and executing complex crimes, displaying a high level of intelligence and cunning in their operations.