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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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Portuguese authorities have refused France’s request to extradite him, saying the alleged crimes were committed on Portuguese territory.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

In 1921, a series of petty crimes swept through Southampton, England.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

She was sentenced to nine years in prison, but after Polis’ commutation, Peters is expected to be released on June 1, having served less than two years behind bars for her crimes.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

“The crimes you were convicted of are very serious and you deserve to spend time in prison,” Polis wrote in his commutation letter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Like most Americans, when I was in school, I never read about the murders in any books; it was as if these crimes had been excised from history.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann