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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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Up to 250 schools in knife crime hotspots will receive specialist training in a bid to divert children from serious violence, the government has announced.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

It introduced some reforms, the main one being a requirement that agencies acquire a warrant when searching 702 material for the exclusive purpose of collecting evidence of a crime.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Other team members studied DNA analysis, crime scene photos, and so on.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The Safety In and Around Schools Partnership will train school leaders on the risk of knife crime and develop "local solutions to improve pupil safety and prevent serious violence".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“I was able to find AIC codes from each of the crime scenes,” said Kat.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.