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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Bass spoke of 1960s-level crime rates, thousands of unhoused people pulled off the street into housing and efforts to build up Hollywood during her time as mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Checking in: The British crime drama “Legends,” which dropped in early May, was a pleasant surprise.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

The race: Incumbent Hydee Feldstein Soto says she’s taken a tough stand on crime and worked to bring more accountability and oversight to City Hall.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

NFU Mutual's rural affairs specialist Hannah Binns said the organised element of rural crime was a "relatively new threat" and collaboration between sectors was essential to respond.

From BBC • May 30, 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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