Definitions

crime

[krahym] / kraɪm /

NOUN

offense against the law

Synonyms

STRONGEST

atrocity breach case corruption evil felony infraction lawlessness misconduct misdeed misdemeanor scandal transgression violation wrongdoing

STRONG

abomination break caper criminality delinquency depravity dereliction enormity fault hit illegality immorality infringement iniquity job malfeasance outrage racket sneak tort trespass vice villainy wickedness wrong

WEAK

antisocial behavior delict delictum evil behavior fast one malefaction mortal sin unlawful act

Antonyms

STRONGEST

behavior goodness kindness obedience

STRONG

benefit blessing delight good joy right strength virtue

WEAK

good deed

Example Sentences

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Supt Cunningham from the PSNI's business crime team said they wanted staff to feel safe at work.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Security services may also be provided “to ensure that petty crime and vandalism are reduced” within the district, according to the BID plan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

It follows a landmark UN resolution earlier in March which recognised transatlantic slavery as the "gravest crime against humanity", urging UN member states to contribute to a reparations fund.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

“Is a 65-year-old guy who committed a crime at 18 a good risk or a bad risk?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

A grand jury would have to decide if the police had enough evidence to try Guiteau for his crime.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

crime

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