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crime
[krahym]
noun
an action or an instance of negligence that is deemed injurious to the public welfare or morals or to the interests of the state and that is legally prohibited.
Synonyms: , , ,criminal activity and those engaged in it.
to fight crime.
the habitual or frequent commission of crimes.
a life of crime.
any offense, serious wrongdoing, or sin.
a foolish, senseless, or shameful act.
It's a crime to let that beautiful garden go to ruin.
crime
/ ɪ /
noun
an act or omission prohibited and punished by law
unlawful acts in general
a wave of crime
( as modifier )
crime wave
an evil act
informalsomething to be regretted
it is a crime that he died young
Other Word Forms
- crimeless adjective
- crimelessness noun
- anticrime adjective
- supercrime noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of crime1
Word History and Origins
Origin of crime1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
A police car stood guard outside the Hortman's house, and bright yellow caution tape surrounded the home, now an active crime scene.
Eight years ago, Saldana was arrested for a violent crime, but the criminal charges were dropped and he was subsequently deported, Medina said.
“Seeking safety is NOT a crime,” one sign read.
Surgical skills developed by doctors in war zones are now routinely being used to treat victims of gun and knife crime.
Until the 19th Century, protection from crime was largely a privilege enjoyed by the rich.
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When To Use
A crime is an act or instance that is considered to be against the morals or laws of society, as in Burglary and grand theft auto are crimes.A person could also be said to have committed a crime against nature or a crime against humanity if they performed especially offensive or taboo acts.A crime can also mean illegal activity in general or a frequent committing of such activity, as in The superhero was dedicated to fighting crime.Crime can also mean a repeated or frequent performing of illegal acts, as in The mobsters lived a life of crime. And crime can be used more generally to refer to any offense or sin, as in The man swore his neighbor would pay for his crime of letting his dogs waltz through his yard. Informally, crime can be used to mean a regrettable thing, as in It is a crime that the musician died so young. The word criminal can be used to mean both a person who commits crime as well as an adjective for things related to crime.Example: Publishing someone’s words as your own is a crime.
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