Crime

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

The police are investigating the crime that occurred last night.

any type of behavior or expression that is disrespectful, hurtful, or unpleasant towards another person or group of people

Her comment was seen as an offense, though it wasn’t intended to be hurtful.

the illegal act of taking something from a place or person without permission

The police launched an investigation into the theft of expensive jewelry from the local boutique.

a criminal who deceives people for financial interest or personal advantage

The fraud convinced many people to invest in a non-existent business scheme.

to violently attack someone

The assailant attempted to assault the victim in a dark alley.

the act of betraying one's country by rebelling against its government

He was charged with treason for conspiring to overthrow the government.

the act of subjecting someone to repeated and unwanted attacks, criticism, or other forms of harmful behavior

She reported her coworker for repeated harassment in the office.

to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

The criminals planned to kidnap the CEO's daughter for a ransom.

the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

After the vandalism of the public library, the community came together to clean and restore the damaged areas.

the act of offering money to an authority to gain advantage

The politician was accused of bribery after it was revealed that he accepted money to influence his decisions.

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

I suspect he's been lying about where he was last night.

the crime of ending a person's life deliberately

The detective was called to investigate a murder that had shocked the small town.

the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat

The bank was the target of a robbery, with the thieves escaping with a large sum of money.

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

The victim of the robbery was left shaken but unharmed after the ordeal.

someone who helps another to commit a crime or do a wrongdoing

The gang members were all charged as accomplices in the drug trafficking operation.

the crime of demanding money or benefits from someone by threatening to reveal secret or sensitive information about them

She was a victim of blackmail after someone threatened to expose her personal emails.

the act of using violence such as killing people, bombing, etc. to gain political power

Terrorism poses a significant challenge to global security and stability.

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

She steals cookies from the jar when no one is looking.

to take something from an organization, place, etc. without their consent, or with force

The masked intruder attempted to rob the convenience store at gunpoint.

to treat someone unfairly or cruelly, often because of their race, gender, religion, or beliefs

The government persecuted religious minorities, restricting their rights and freedoms.

to illegally obtain money or property from someone by tricking them

The scammer defrauded unsuspecting individuals by convincing them to invest in a fraudulent scheme.

an amount of money or something of value given to someone in order to persuade them to do something that is illegal

The politician was caught accepting a bribe from a construction company in exchange for favorable contracts.

to subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation, often causing distress or discomfort

The employee filed a complaint against a coworker who continued to harass them.

to control or influence someone cleverly for personal gain or advantage

The con artist manipulated his victims into giving him their money by playing on their emotions.

to force someone to have sex against their will, particularly by using violence or threatening them

It is crucial for law enforcement to investigate cases promptly when someone is accused of raping another individual.

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

He was arrested for attempting to commit fraud by falsifying financial documents.

to cause extreme fear

The serial killer terrorized the neighborhood, leading to a state of constant fear among residents.

to admit, especially to the police or legal authorities, that one has committed a crime or has done something wrong

The suspect decided to confess to the crime during the police interrogation.

to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

The park was closed temporarily for repairs after vandals had vandalized the playground equipment.