Crime: meaning, definitions and examples

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crime

 

[ kraษชm ]

Context #1 | Noun

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

felony, offense, wrongdoing

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crime

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเคฐเคพเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verbrechen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kejahatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะปะพั‡ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przestฤ™pstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Šฏ็ฝช (ใฏใ‚“ใ–ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crime

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crimen

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท suรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ”์ฃ„ (beomjoe)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑูŠู…ุฉ (jarima)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zloฤin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zloฤin

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Šฏ็ฝช (fร nzuรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zloฤin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ glรฆpur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะปะผั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒœแƒแƒจแƒแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ (danashauli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cinayษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crimen

Word origin

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.

See also: crimes, criminal.

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.