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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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He then added: "There's three crimes, ranging I think from 2003 to 2010, that have been looked at in detail now… there's not really any definitive link but we certainly are re-reviewing local crimes."

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The ICC tries individuals for the world's worst crimes, including war crimes and crimes against humanity.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Only two Confederates were tried, convicted and executed for war crimes after the 1865 surrender at Appomattox.

From Salon • 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

This stunning development reflects the dramatic increase in the number and race of those sent to prison for drug crimes.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander