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Definition of crimefighting

crimefighting

/ˈkraɪmˌfaɪ.tɪŋ/
crime · fight · ing
Adjective:crimefighting
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• adjective

1

Dedicated to or involved in preventing, investigating, or stopping illegal activities.

Example

"The municipal government invested in modern crimefighting technology to improve neighborhood safety."

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• noun

1

The activity or process of preventing, investigating, and stopping illegal behavior.

Example

"Community outreach has become an essential component of modern crimefighting."

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• Nearby Words

crimea
crimean
crimefighter
crimefighting
crimefree
crimeless
crimewave

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crimefighting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crimefighting
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