crimes

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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"They made an appalling, disgraceful decision. If any of these individuals find their way back to Australia, if they have committed crimes, they can expect to face the full force of the law, without exception."

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Prosecutors say the crimes resulted in the misuse of more than $100,000.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Parkinson stressed the new guidance applies to all hate crimes, but that it had been necessary to announce now due to the "very significant spike" in antisemitic incidents.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Earlier this week, Anthropic partnered with Fidelity National Information Services to develop AI-driven software that would help banks police accounts for signs of financial crimes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

I told the congregation that Walter’s case had taught me that the death penalty is not about whether people deserve to die for the crimes they commit.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson