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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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The wave of adoration has accelerated alongside García Harfuch’s high-profile campaign against organized crime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Local law enforcement disputed the assertions, saying that violent crime there was no different from other neighborhoods in and around Houston.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Police said they are working to identify a motive for the crime and whether there is any connection to the April 7 arson at the Kimberly-Clark warehouse in Ontario.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Met Police Cdr Andy Featherstone said: "Hate crime, of any kind, has no place in our communities and we take all reports incredibly seriously."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Any fool could solve a simple crime, the thinking went, but it would take a brilliant crime for a brilliant detective to truly show his worth.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day