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crime

Pronunciation: [/kɹaɪm/]

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crime: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use crime in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “law enforcement”

(noun) an illegal act that can be punished by law. When someone breaks a law, they commit a crime.

Example

The suspect was arrested for committing a crime.

Example

She has never committed a crime in her life.

Example

What is considered a crime in your country?

Context: “moral judgment”

(noun) an action that is considered morally wrong. It's like breaking a rule or doing something that is not nice.

Example

Lying is a crime against honesty.

Example

Helping others is definitely not a crime.

Example

Do you think cheating in a game is a crime?

Context: “law enforcement”

(verb) to commit an illegal act that can be punished by law. This means doing something that breaks the rules and is against the law.

Example

He was arrested for trying to steal from the store, but he didn't actually commit the crime.

Example

She refuses to crime or do anything illegal to get ahead.

Example

Have you ever crimed before, even by accident?

How to pronounce crime

Pronunciation: [/kɹaɪm/]

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