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crime

noun

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
A2

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Definitions

noun

  1. (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

    “A long record of crimes”

noun

  1. An evil act not necessarily punishable by law

    “Crimes of the heart”

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Example Sentences

A long record of crimes
Crimes of the heart

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