crime

Meanings

Plural: crimes

Noun

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
- "a long record of crimes"
an evil act not necessarily punishable by law
- "crimes of the heart"
A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
Any great sin or wickedness; iniquity.
That which occasions crime.
Criminal acts collectively.
The habit or practice of committing crimes.

Verb

To subject to disciplinary punishment.
To commit crime.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English cryme, crime, from Old French crime, crimne, from Latin crīmen. Displaced native Old English firen.

Synonyms

criminal offence, criminal offense, criminality, delinquency, law-breaking, offence, offense

Scrabble Score: 9

crime is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
crime is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
crime is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

crime is a valid Words With Friends word