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crimes

 

[ kraɪmz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

law enforcement

Actions that are considered illegal and punishable by law, such as theft, murder, and fraud. Crimes can vary in severity, from minor offenses to serious felonies.

Synonyms

misdeeds, offenses, violations

Examples of usage

  • He was arrested for committing various crimes in the city.
  • The police are investigating the crime scene for evidence of the robbery.
Context #2 | Noun

societal impact

Activities that harm individuals or society as a whole, leading to fear, mistrust, and instability. Crimes can have far-reaching consequences on communities and the well-being of people.

Synonyms

malpractices, transgressions, wrongdoings

Examples of usage

  • The rise in violent crimes has made the neighborhood unsafe for residents.
  • White-collar crimes can have a significant economic impact on businesses.

Translations

Translations of the word "crimes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crimes

🇮🇳 अपराधों

🇩🇪 Verbrechen

🇮🇩 kejahatan

🇺🇦 злочини

🇵🇱 przestępstwa

🇯🇵 犯罪

🇫🇷 crimes

🇪🇸 crímenes

🇹🇷 suçlar

🇰🇷 범죄

🇸🇦 جرائم

🇨🇿 zločiny

🇸🇰 zločiny

🇨🇳 犯罪

🇸🇮 zločini

🇮🇸 glæpir

🇰🇿 қылмыстар

🇬🇪 დანაშაულები

🇦🇿 cinayətlər

🇲🇽 crímenes

Etymology

The word 'crimes' originated from the Old French word 'crimen', which means 'crime, fault, or accusation'. It has been used in the English language since the 13th century to refer to unlawful activities punishable by law. Throughout history, crimes have been a central focus of legal systems and societal norms, shaping the concepts of justice and punishment.

See also: crime, criminal.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,892, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.