Crime: meaning, definitions and examples
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crime
[ kraษชm ]
committing illegal acts
Crime is an act that goes against the law, such as theft, murder, or fraud. It is punishable by the government and can result in imprisonment or fines. Crime can have a significant impact on individuals, communities, and society as a whole.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Violent crime rates have been increasing in the city.
- He was arrested for his involvement in organized crime.
- She reported the crime to the police immediately.
something that is wrong or immoral
Crime can also refer to an action or behavior that is considered morally wrong or unethical. This broader definition includes not only illegal activities but also unethical practices in various fields such as business, politics, or relationships.
Synonyms
immorality, sin, wrong.
Examples of usage
- His behavior towards his employees was a crime against humanity.
- It's a crime to waste food when so many people are hungry.
Translations
Translations of the word "crime" in other languages:
๐ต๐น crime
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคชเคฐเคพเคง
๐ฉ๐ช Verbrechen
๐ฎ๐ฉ kejahatan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะปะพัะธะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ przestฤpstwo
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฏ็ฝช (ใฏใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท crime
๐ช๐ธ crimen
๐น๐ท suรง
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ์ฃ (beomjoe)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุฑูู ุฉ (jarima)
๐จ๐ฟ zloฤin
๐ธ๐ฐ zloฤin
๐จ๐ณ ็ฏ็ฝช (fร nzuรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ zloฤin
๐ฎ๐ธ glรฆpur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะปะผัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแจแแฃแแ (danashauli)
๐ฆ๐ฟ cinayษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ crimen
Etymology
The word 'crime' originated from the Old French word 'crimen', which in turn came from the Latin word 'crimen' meaning 'charge' or 'offense'. The concept of crime has been present in human societies throughout history, with different cultures defining and punishing criminal behavior in various ways.
Word Frequency Rank
This word ranks #1,696, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.
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- 1698 engineering
- 1699 keeping
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