crime

Intermediate

/kraɪm/

noun
illegal activities

crime in a sentence

  • “the victim of a hate crime”
  • “She promised to fight crime and reform government.”
  • “The rate of violent crime fell last month.”
  • “The government plans to put more officers on the streets to tackle serious crime.”

What does “crime” mean?

crime (noun) means illegal activities. It is pronounced /kraɪm/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "crime" mean?
crime (noun) means: illegal activities
How do you pronounce "crime"?
"crime" is pronounced /kraɪm/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "crime" in a sentence?
Here is "crime" used in a sentence: the victim of a hate crime

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