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crimes

NOUN

offense against the law

Synonyms

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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

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behavior goodness kindness obedience

STRONG

benefit blessing delight good joy right strength virtue

WEAK

good deed

Example Sentences

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Not everyone with psychopathic traits commits crimes, and not every person who commits a crime is a psychopath, but research has consistently linked psychopathy with a higher risk of violent behavior.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The department cleared about 38% of violent crimes in 2018 and about 47% in 2024, with several fluctuations within that range in the years between, according to state data.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

While he implicitly accepted the crimes of Hitler, she told herself she would never accept the crimes of Ceaușescu.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Reflecting on his response, Polanski told the BBC that police officers "can be incredibly brave when they run towards the scenes of crimes" but also that he had been "traumatised" by seeing the footage.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

State legislatures enacted harsh new punishments for crimes, naming statutes after particular victims.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson