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crime

[krahym] / kraɪm /
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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Six years after the end of ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ Dan Levy has joined forces with Taylor Ortega and Laurie Metcalf to depict what happens when a family gets caught up in organized crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

“To be charged with a federal crime is something that is life-altering,” said Feinberg, who is based in Philadelphia.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Yet despite his conviction, Lucy said her experience with police and the justice system had left her questioning whether she would report a crime in the future.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The flight has continued owing to L.A.’s low-performing schools, high cost of living, taxes and crime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

They come up with all the cool gadgets that agents use to fight crime.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston