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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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Although homicides and other violent crimes are down to near-historic lows, L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Sturgeon, who is in Ireland to promote her memoir, has consistently denied any knowledge of Murrell's crimes and was not charged after a police investigation.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The 81-year-old will be the first Asian former head of state to face trial at the ICC, which prosecutes individuals for the world's worst crimes such as war crimes and crimes against humanity.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Without a working parliament, passing new laws that meet international standards for war crimes will have to wait.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

“You know what that means. You have to go back over your evidence. Talk to your witnesses. Facts are what solve crimes, boys.”

From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon