crime
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/kɹaɪm/]
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Senses
1. crime (noun) — sense 1
Definition: A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
Example: the commission of a crime
2. crime (noun) — sense 2
Definition: Any great sin or wickedness; iniquity.
Example: Those methods of saving money should be a crime.
3. crime (noun) — sense 3
Definition: That which occasions crime.
Example: the tree of life, the crime of our first father's fall
4. crime (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To subject to disciplinary punishment.
Example: Nevertheless, in the course of a few days he is again intoxicated, creates disturbance in his quarters, is confined by his sergeant, crimed, and brought before the commanding officer […]
5. crime (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To commit crime.
Example: If, during the 1920s, the master criminal was a gamester, criming for self expression, during the 1930s he performed in other ways for other purposes.
Structure of the word
Roots:- krey (Proto-Indo-European)
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