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crimes

NOUN

offense against the law

Synonyms

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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

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behavior goodness kindness obedience

STRONG

benefit blessing delight good joy right strength virtue

WEAK

good deed

Example Sentences

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The controversial felony charges tested a legal theory that someone in a crowd of protesters could face heavy criminal liability, even if they weren’t directly accused of vandalism or other crimes reported during the demonstration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

She was sentenced to nine years in prison, but after Polis’ commutation, Peters is expected to be released on June 1, having served less than two years behind bars for her crimes.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

“The crimes you were convicted of are very serious and you deserve to spend time in prison,” Polis wrote in his commutation letter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

A spokesman for Kamen has previously said the inventor deeply regrets having any interactions with Epstein, and had no involvement in, or knowledge, of his crimes.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Actually it’s a show I like, about cops and lawyers solving crimes and stuff, where everything gets settled in the end.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick