crime
Translation
crime, offense, felony
Examples
Theft is a serious crime.
Theft is a serious crime.
The rate of crime has decreased.
The rate of crime has decreased.
It's a crime to waste so much food.
It's a crime to waste so much food.
Grammar Patterns
a crime against (sb./sth.) an illegal act against (sb./sth.) It was a crime against humanity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: offense, wrongdoing, felony
Etymology
From Latin 'crimen', meaning 'accusation, fault'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'crime' scene with yellow tape to remember it's an illegal act.