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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After former SNP MP Natalie McGarry was jailed in June 2022 for embezzling £25,000 from Women for Independence and the Glasgow Regional Association she faced a proceeds of crime hearing 15 months later.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"From day one we will act with great force ... we are going to fight crime," said Fujimori, who is seeking the presidency for the fourth consecutive time.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Robert France apologised and said officers had been lied to in a 999 call made by Digwa's brother and had faced an "extremely complex" crime scene.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But by the 1990s, frustration had swelled over L.A.’s crime, pollution and poverty.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“There was a couple in Virginia who’d been convicted of a crime for marrying, and your G’pop wasn’t willing to take the risk of marrying in secret,” she says.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

crime

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