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

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crimes

The bureau’s investigation focuses on potential money laundering and surrogacy fraud crimes, according to the two law enforcement sources, who requested anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

The ICC was founded in 2002 to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide and counts 125 countries as member states.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Critics say the court has focused too heavily on war crimes committed in Africa and failed to convict major political leaders.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

It has also allowed the court to investigate alleged crimes committed by Central Intelligence Agency officials and the U.S. military in Afghanistan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

The immediate area secured, Stanton turned to his second mission, launching the investigation into the crimes that had occurred at Ford’s and at the Seward house.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson