Crime meaning in English

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Definition

a crime: an offence, a breaking of the law, a felony, a misdemeanor noun
to commit a crime to break the law, to engage in criminal activity
crime prevention measures to stop crime before it happens
anti-crime against crime
a criminal: a convict, a lawbreaker, an offender, a villain noun

Examples

  • "Did you know that 1 out of every 5 people are involved in a crime sometime in their lifetime?"
  • "Bruno has also requested that I inform everyone that he has expressed no apprehension about our present security system, and he is very confident in the anti-crime tactics of our security guard, Willy."
  • "No more crime, no more violence, no more stress: just peace and tranquility on a beach with Mrs. Badguy back in the old country."
  • "Recent criminal reports released by the National Criminal Report Releasing Agency indicate that 1 out of every 5 people are involved in a crime some time in their lifetime."
  • "Bruno : I told you once and I'll tell you again Badguy, I don't want to have anything to do with criminals and mafiosos like you."
  • "You each had the opportunity - and motive - to kill Stink... but now I'm going to tell you exactly who committed the terrible crime of doggy murder!"
  • "But is it a crime for a mother to want to spend some time with her son?"
  • "I have some very important news about the criminal cases against you, Mr. Capone."
  • "I mean, I love your acting in "Horrible Crimes and Forensic Miracles"."
  • ""Horrible Crimes and Forensic Miracles"... Those were the good old days."
  • "Announcer : Are you tired of criminals breaking into your office, stealing your precious office supplies, computer equipment and furniture?"
  • "A quick-thinking pedestrian, who happened to pass by just as the suspicious youths entered the bank, helped police solve the crime in record time."
  • "It is guaranteed to prevent crime (as long as it's used in combination with several other methods, which I am also researching)."
  • "Spencer : I can't let you leave without it - it would be a crime!"
  • "The TV network canceled "Horrible Crimes and Forensic Miracles" due to poor ratings."
  • "If a Delavigne perfume bottle has been used in a crime, can it still be returned for a full cash refund?"
  • "Icarus : And 3.58439, to be a decimal is not a crime."
  • "He plays the doctor in the show, "Horrible Crimes and Forensic Miracles"."

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