Word Explorer
Children's Dictionary
Help
Help
Help
 
   
Lookup History
crime

crime

 
 
pronunciation:
kraIm
features:
Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition 1: something a person does that is against the law.
Driving while drunk is a crime.
synonyms:
offense
definition 2: any or all activity that is against the law.
The mayor promised to put a stop to crime.Her novels are always about crime.
synonyms:
unlawfulness
similar words:
corruption, injustice, misconduct
definition 3: something done that is wrong.
It is a crime that children are allowed to go hungry.
synonyms:
offense, sin, trespass
Word Explorer
some actions associated with crime
some broader categories that include crimes
some examples of crime
some people associated with crime
some places conventionally associated with crimes
some reactions to crimes
some things conventionally associated with a crimes
Word PartsSubscriber feature About this feature