Pronunciation

/kraɪm/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. An act that violates laws, ethical principles, or social norms, often causing harm or loss. 2. A specific offense against the law. For example: “The police investigated several crimes in the neighborhood last week.”
• Verb: To commit a crime; engage in illegal or unethical activity. For example: “The thief was caught red-handed, having just committed a crime.”
• Adjective: Characterized by criminal behavior or wrongdoings. For example: “The city has a high crime rate.”

Phrases

• “Crime prevention” refers to measures taken to stop or reduce criminal activity.
• “White-collar crime” involves non-violent financial offenses, such as fraud or embezzlement.
• “Crime scene investigation” is the process of examining a location where a crime has occurred.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The bank robbery was a serious crime that shocked the community.”
• Verb: “The criminals tried to cover their tracks after committing the crime.”
• Adjective: “The neighborhood’s crime-ridden streets made residents feel unsafe.”

Synonyms

• Offense
• Misdeed
• Transgression
• Violation
• Delinquency

Antonyms

• Lawfulness
• Righteousness
• Integrity
• Decency
• Orderliness