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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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Portuguese authorities have refused France’s request to extradite him, saying the alleged crimes were committed on Portuguese territory.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

In depositions taken as part of the suit, Erika said she had no knowledge of her husband’s crimes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

In 1921, a series of petty crimes swept through Southampton, England.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The sentence was commuted to life in prison last June, after Vietnam abolished the death penalty for a range of crimes.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

People choose to commit crimes, and that’s why they are locked up or locked out, we are told.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander