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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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In the last year there were 137,550 suspected hate crime incidents in total recorded by police forces in England and Wales, but less than a tenth result in criminal charges being issued.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

So far, it has attracted strong ratings despite mixed reviews saying it lacked the dramatic scope of “Yellowstone,” by relying on a format in which a crime is solved each episode.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Investigators connected O’Donnell to the crime and O’Donnell to Julie Harding using cell phone data.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

If she were found guilty of a crime, she wouldn’t be able to claim that the police had overstepped by arresting her.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

It may not be a crime, but it’s certainly not helping.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller