Crime and Punishment

the act of breaking a legal code

to violently attack someone

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

an attempt to gather the facts of a matter such as a crime, incident, etc. to find out the truth

The detective launched an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of the jewelry.

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.

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

The police arrested the criminal after a long investigation.

to announce officially that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law

The jury deliberated and decided to convict the defendant of murder.

to put someone in prison or keep them somewhere and not let them go

The court decided to imprison the convicted felon for a term of ten years.

proof that indicates a person was somewhere other than the place where a crime took place and therefore could not have committed it

The suspect's alibi placed him at a restaurant with friends at the time of the crime.

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.

an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act

She made a confession about lying to her friend.

to create an hole or gap in something, allowing access or entry

The battering ram breached the castle wall, creating an entry point.

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.

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.

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 use of someone's name and personal information without their knowledge, particularly to gain money or goods

She became a victim of identity theft when someone used her Social Security number to open a bank account.

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 forcefully take control of a vehicle, like an airplane, often to take hostages or change its course

Pirates tried to hijack the cargo ship, hoping to steal valuable goods for resale.

the crime of transporting or controlling people and forcing them to work in the sex trade or other forms of forced labor

to steal goods from a store by secretly taking them without paying

The security cameras captured the individual attempting to shoplift items from the store.

the action of stealing from a person's pocket or bag

a large cup which is typically used for drinking hot beverages like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate

She sipped her morning coffee from a favorite ceramic mug adorned with colorful flowers.

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.

the killing of a criminal as punishment

The debate over capital punishment continues to be a contentious issue in many countries.

the punishment in which an individual is made to stay in jail for the rest of their life, typically for committing a serious crime

The convicted murderer was given a life sentence for his crimes.

a group of words that forms a statement, question, exclamation, or instruction, usually containing a verb

Can you construct a sentence using the words provided in the vocabulary list?

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.

to try to complete or do something difficult

He attempts the challenging crossword puzzle every morning.

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

The zookeepers capture wild animals for conservation purposes.

to strongly and publicly disapprove of something or someone

The community leaders condemned the act of vandalism in a public statement.

using one's power or authority to do illegal things for personal gain or financial benefit

The corrupt politician embezzled public funds for personal gain.

feeling well or in good health

Despite the small accident, the bike and its rider were both fine.

(in games and sports) a disadvantage that a team or player is given for violating a rule

a state in which a person is kept in jail or prison, particularly while waiting to be tried

The suspect was placed in custody pending a bail hearing.

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

The kidnappers took several employees hostage during the bank robbery, demanding a ransom for their release.

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

The evidence presented in court proved that he was innocent of the crime he was accused of.

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

He pleaded guilty to the charges in court.