crime

CEFRA2

/kɹaɪm/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An illegal act that can be punished by law.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Any great sin or wickedness; iniquity.

Examples

  • So what if I am gay? Is it a crime?

  • The director wanted the local Asahi reporter to go to the scene of the crime.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. That which occasions crime.

  2. A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.

  3. Criminal acts collectively.

More examples

In context

  • This month's figures show an increase in violent crime.

  • Those methods of saving money should be a crime.

  • an effort by the police to tackle crime in the city

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Origin

noun

From Middle English cryme, crime, from Old French crime, crimne, from Latin crīmen. Displaced native Old English firen.