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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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A spokesperson for the Mayor of London said: "Shoplifting is not a victimless crime and the mayor fully supports the Met Police's data-driven and targeted approach to tackling prolific offenders."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Defendants in the United States can be tried at both the state and federal level for the same crime, although the charges tend to differ -- as they do for Mangione.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The crime took place a few blocks from Crypto.com Arena and LA Live.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The letter argued that the legal standard for convicting someone of a crime shouldn’t be used when deciding whether Khan should continue to serve as chief prosecutor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

I mean, her mom loved nice stuff, but that’s hardly a crime.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.