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Crime
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Simple meaning
What does Crime mean?
A crime is something against the law.
Dictionary definition
an action that breaks the law.
Example sentences
Crime in a sentence
easy
Stealing is a crime.
medium
The story was about solving a mystery after a crime.
hard
The article explained how laws define what counts as a crime.
Synonyms
Words like Crime
offenseAn action that breaks a rule or law.
lawbreakingThe act of breaking the law.
Antonyms
Opposite words
lawful actAn action allowed by law.
good deedA helpful action, not a harmful or illegal one.
Word family
Crime word family
Base word
crime
noun
crime
Base form.
noun
crimes
More than one crime.
noun
criminal
A person who commits a crime.
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Quick practice
Try Crime
Practice 1
What does crime mean?
A crime is an action that breaks the law.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to crime?
An offense can mean an act that breaks a rule or law.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses crime correctly?
A detective may investigate a crime.
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