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Crime Meaning in English

word

/ˈkɹaɪm/
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/kɹˈaɪm/
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التعريف

An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the government; also used to describe something very wrong or unfair.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Formal in legal contexts, but also common in everyday speech ('serious crime,' 'organized crime'). Can be used metaphorically ("It's a crime to waste food"). Don't confuse with 'sin' (religious) or 'fault' (less severe).

جمل نموذجية

Stealing is a crime.

basic

He went to jail for his crime.

basic

Crime hurts everyone in society.

basic

He said cheating on the test was like committing a crime.

natural

Organized crime is a big problem in many cities.

natural

It's a crime to waste so much food when others are hungry.

natural