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crime
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- pronunciation:
- kraIm
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A crime is an action that breaks the law.
Stealing is a crime.- synonyms:
- offense
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| definition 2: |
When we talk about bad things happening that are against the law, we are talking about crime.
We live in a safe town with very little crime.There are many TV shows about crime.- similar words:
- corruption, injustice, wrongdoing
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some actions associated with crime |
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charge, kidnap, kill, rob, steal |
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some broader categories that include crimes |
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law |
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some examples of crime |
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murder, robbery, theft |
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some people associated with crime |
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convict, criminal, lawyer, police, suspect, victim |
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some places conventionally associated with crimes |
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prison, scene |
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some reactions to crimes |
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accuse, convict, interview, investigate, punish |
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some things conventionally associated with a crimes |
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case |
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