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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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Throughout her conversation with Laura Kuennsberg, Sturgeon is determined not to take blame for the crimes of the man she married and is now separated from.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

She has consistently denied any knowledge of Murrell's crimes, committed between 2010 and 2022.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Although homicides and other violent crimes are down to near-historic lows, L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“They lack the authority to detain or arrest suspects, intervene in crimes in progress, conduct searches, or carry firearms for enforcement purposes,” according to a May 21 report from the city agency.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

I heard once that there are people who commit crimes with the sole purpose of being caught and put in jail.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson