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

Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were sentenced late last year to 17 years behind bars after being charged with a slew of crimes.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

The ICC, which was established in 2002, has ⁠international jurisdiction to prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in member states or if a situation is referred by the UN Security Council.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

Walter and his businesses haven’t been accused of any crimes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

Neither Walter nor his companies have been charged with any crimes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

I told the congregation that Walter’s case had taught me that the death penalty is not about whether people deserve to die for the crimes they commit.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson