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crime

pronunciation:: kraIm
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part of speech:	noun
definition 1:	A crime is an action that breaks the law. Stealing is a crime. synonyms: offense
definition 2:	When we talk about bad things happening that are against the law, we are talking about crime. We live in a safe town with very little crime.There are many TV shows about crime. similar words: corruption, injustice, wrongdoing

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	some actions associated with crime
	charge, kidnap, kill, rob, steal
	some broader categories that include crimes
	law
	some examples of crime
	murder, robbery, theft
	some people associated with crime
	convict, criminal, lawyer, police, suspect, victim
	some places conventionally associated with crimes
	prison, scene
	some reactions to crimes
	accuse, convict, interview, investigate, punish
	some things conventionally associated with a crimes
	case

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