crime

noun
UK: /kraɪm/
US: /kraɪm/

  1. An action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law.

    1. Stealing is a crime. [ ] [ ]
    2. The increase in violent crime is a major concern for the community. [ ] [ ]

  2. Illegal activities in general.

    1. He fights against crime. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city is trying to reduce crime by investing in community programs. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

offense felony misdemeanor wrongdoing
crime transitive-verb

  1. To accuse someone of committing a crime.

    1. He was crimed for theft. [ ] [ ]
    2. The suspect was crimed with fraud after a thorough investigation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crime" in English means: An action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law., Illegal activities in general..

The phonetic transcription of "crime" is /kraɪm/ in British English and /kraɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crime": offense, felony, misdemeanor, wrongdoing.

Example usage of "crime": "Stealing is a crime.". More examples on the page.