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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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There is nothing in the Epstein files to suggest that Chopra was involved in Epstein’s sex crimes, or knew about them.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Spain's former Socialist prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for influence peddling and crimes allegedly committed in connection with the bailout of a small airline, a court said Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

But judges issued confiscation orders totalling only £2.9m, based on assets that authorities were able to identify as linked to the crimes.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“There is no such thing as absolute immunity for federal officers who commit crimes in this state or any other.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Captured in March 1777 after a desperate manhunt, Aitken denied his crimes, but later admitted setting the fires to a British agent posing as a friendly American.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen