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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It said it took financial crime "extremely seriously" and that around a third of its staff globally were dedicated to protecting customers.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Sanchez, a 57-year-old congressman and former minister, said that the fight against crime begins with "restoring democracy" and strengthening the justice system.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

"We want to make sure that the forces that are establishing order in our democracies have these tools, and the forces that want to disrupt us or commit crime, do not."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Bass spoke of 1960s-level crime rates, thousands of unhoused people pulled off the street into housing and efforts to build up Hollywood during her time as mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

DISLIKES: Convinced the fall of the British Empire was due to its food, which he calls “a culinary crime against humanity.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

crime

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