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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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“I understand that every life lost is a tragedy, but there are crimes that are against humanity and against our American principles.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

She introduced changes to strengthen the prosecution of serious crimes by allowing victims' statements to carry more weight as evidence and improved support for victims.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"The crimes you were convicted of are very serious and you deserve to spend time in prison for these offenses," he wrote to her.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Gov. Polis reduced her sentence to 4 years and 4.5 months, citing nonviolent crimes; she will be released on parole June 1, 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The practice of encouraging defendants to plead guilty to crimes, rather than affording them the benefit of a full trial, has always carried its risks and downsides.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander