Crime Definition
krīm
crimes
noun
crimes
An act committed in violation of a law prohibiting it, or omitted in violation of a law ordering it; often, specif., such an act of a serious nature, as a felony: crimes are variously punishable by death, imprisonment, or the imposition of certain fines or restrictions: the range of crime includes felonies and misdemeanors, but not petty violations of local ordinances.
Webster's New World
Unlawful activity.
Statistics relating to violent crime.
American Heritage
An offense against morality; sin.
Webster's New World
Criminal acts, collectively.
Webster's New World
Something regrettable or deplorable; shame.
It's a crime you didn't finish school.
Webster's New World
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Antonyms:
- kindness
- good deed
Other Word Forms of Crime
Noun
Singular:
crime
Plural:
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