crimes

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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Two others -- identified only as Mikheil Z. and Beqa T. -- have already been convicted and imprisoned in other countries for similar crimes and have been temporarily handed over to France.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"Nothing is going to change if these crimes are not reported and go unpunished."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Now a botanist and apothecary, Cadfael aids the local sheriff in solving all manner of crimes committed in and near Shrewsbury Abbey during England’s 15-year civil war known now as the Anarchy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Cattle crimes in America have a long history, dating back to rustlers on the Western frontier in the 1800s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Philip K. Dick’s characters are jailed for crimes before they’ve committed them.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes