Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An act or instance of breaking the law, often with negative consequences for society.
Crime
/kraɪm/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The police fight crime every day.He was arrested for a serious crime.
Etymology:
The word crime originates from the Latin term crīmen, which meant charge or accusation and evolved into the Old French crimne. It entered the English language in the 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
114 mentions per 1 million words 
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