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crimes

/kɹaɪmz/

Meanings
  • noun

    The act of breaking or disregarding the law.

    - "He was charged with several crimes."
    - "The criminal was sent to prison for committing various crimes."

Synonyms

criminality , delinquency
Rhymes
Words rhyming with crimes
chimes , crimes , dimes , grimes , primes
Variants
List of all variants of crimes that leads to same result
crime , crimeless , crimes , bias crime , bias crimes , hate crime , hate crimes , war crime , war crimes , war criminal
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

committed crimes, has committed a crime, committing a crime


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'crimes' comes from the Old French word 'crime', which meant 'guilt' or 'sin'. It was later used to refer to an act punishable by law.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the term 'white-collar crime' was first used in 1939 to describe non-violent crimes committed in a business or corporate setting?

  2. The term 'crime wave' refers to a period of increased criminal activity in a particular area.

  3. The word 'crime' comes from the Old French word 'crime', which meant 'guilt' or 'sin'.

  4. The term 'crime scene' refers to the location where a crime has occurred, and investigators collect evidence from the scene to help solve the case.


Related Concepts
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  1. felony: A serious crime, often punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.

  2. misdemeanor: A less serious crime, often punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year.


Culture
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Crimes have been a significant topic in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. In literature, crimes have been depicted as a means of exploring human nature and the consequences of actions. In art, crimes have been portrayed as a source of fascination and intrigue. In music, crimes have been used as a theme in various genres, from ballads to hip hop.

How to Memorize "crimes"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person breaking a law, such as stealing or vandalizing property. Visualize the consequences of their actions and the reaction of the authorities.
    - Visualize the word 'crimes' written out in different fonts and sizes to help reinforce the spelling and pronunciation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'crimes' with the concept of breaking the law or doing something wrong. Create a mental image of a criminal being arrested or brought to justice.
    - Associate the word 'crimes' with the color red, as many crime scenes and crime-related images use red in their visuals.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'crimes' with a memorable phrase or acronym, such as 'Cats Robbing Important Merchants'.
    - Use the acronym 'CRIMES' to remember the different types of crimes: Criminal Damage, Robbery, Incest, Murder, and Extortion.


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