noun
- an illegal act that is punishable by law
- criminal activity in general
- something that is morally wrong or shameful
Usage: informal
Examples
- The police are investigating the crime that occurred last night.
- Murder is considered a serious crime in all countries.
- Crime rates have decreased in the city over the past decade.
- He was arrested for committing a crime against property.
- The detective specializes in solving white-collar crimes.
- It’s a crime to waste so much food when people are hungry.
- The government launched a campaign to fight organized crime.