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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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"She is ashamed of her actions, and doesn't recognise the person she sees as having committed these crimes," she said.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

They also argue that it will make it harder for law enforcement to trace the movement of handguns and solve related crimes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

"They made an appalling, disgraceful decision. If any of these individuals find their way back to Australia, if they have committed crimes, they can expect to face the full force of the law, without exception."

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The best the judge could do was reassure Babb that he had acted reasonably at the scene and declare he could not conclude with sufficient certainty that Gamble had committed any crimes.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

The teacher's reaction led me to believe that these mistakes were capital crimes in the country of France.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris