kriminogen

criminogenic; causing crime.

English translations

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    criminogenic

Word details

German meaning
Kriminogen bedeutet, dass etwas dazu neigt, kriminelles Verhalten zu fördern oder zu verursachen.
English meaning
Criminogenic means tending to promote or cause criminal behavior.
Synonym
kriminalitätsfördernd
German example
Armut und soziale Ausgrenzung können kriminogene Faktoren sein.
English example
Poverty and social exclusion can be criminogenic factors.

Example sentences with “kriminogen”

  1. Das soziale Umfeld wirkt kriminogen. (The social environment has a criminogenic effect.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'kriminogen' mean?

It means something that produces or promotes criminal behavior.