Definitions

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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There is no overt action, no crime, no betrayals, at least not in the moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsed Mayor Karen Bass in her bid for reelection Thursday, lauding her for reductions in street homelessness and violent crime in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Ministers say the measures are intended to target the vehicles, particularly vans, commonly used in waste crime.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“Origins” is a new entry in Starz’s “Power” crime drama franchise, which has shot in Brooklyn, Chicago and Yonkers, N.Y.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The notebook was brown and battered from being carried in Frank’s pocket all the time, but it had records of every crime they’d ever solved.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon

crime

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