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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The Insight Crime think tank, which investigates organized crime in the Americas, has also warned of the syndicates' "deep control."

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Catherine Kierans, the Head of the PPS Serious Crime Unit, who prosecuted the case, said McCullagh "has shown absolutely no remorse".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

On Wednesday afternoon Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones told the BBC she had spoken to the victim's family, saying they had called for calm.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Crime series “Death Valley,” which stars Timothy Spall and will air its second season in 2026, also filmed in Bannau Brycheiniog.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Kyle flipped through True Crime Ohio to the place where Charles had slipped in his bookmark.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

crime

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