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Synonyms & Similar Words
offense
transgression
infringement
misconduct
wrongdoing
delinquency
lawlessness
illegality
illegitimacy
villainy
wickedness
nefariousness
evil
wrongdoing
corruption
scandal
outrage
atrocity
brutality
cruelty
inhumanity
barbarity
savagery
malevolence
malice
criminality
feloniousness
culpability
guilt
blame
responsibility
fault
liability
transgression
violation
infringement
breach
infraction
contravention
noncompliance
disobedience
insubordination
rebellion
mutiny
anarchy
chaos
turmoil
mayhem
disorder
lawbreaking
criminality
illegality
delinquency
Meaning of Crime
An act or omission that constitutes an offense and is punishable by law
Definitions
- An act that is regarded as a serious offense, especially one that is punishable by law
- A wrongdoing or evil act
Example Uses
- The police are investigating a crime that occurred last night
- The company was found guilty of a crime and had to pay a large fine
- The new policy aims to reduce crime in the city
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
lawfulness
legitimacy
innocence
virtue
righteousness
goodness
morality
ethics
decency
integrity
honesty
uprightness
rectitude
justice
fairness
equity
law-abidingness
compliance
obedience
subordination
order
discipline
legitimacy
permissibility
justification
vindication
exoneration
acquittal
innocence