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crime Antonyms

Opposite of crime

Because the opposite of crime shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Illegal activities in general, considered collectively as a social phenomenon.

Usage Example

"Community outreach programs and improved street lighting helped reduce neighborhood lawfulness."

Strongest
lawfulness
Strong
order

• noun (Context 2)

Angrave, shameful, or regrettable act or situation that is morally wrong or foolish, even if not strictly illegal.

Usage Example

"It is a real virtue to let all that fresh produce go to waste."

Strong
virtue
blessing
boon

Similar words to crime

Words similar to crime shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

offense
criminality
lawlessness
sin
shame
lawbreaking
felony
disgrace
See all synonyms of crime

• Nearby Words

crib
cricket
crickets
crime
crimefighter
crimefighting
crimefree

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Crime. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/crime
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