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crime Synonyms

Another word for crime

Choosing another word for crime depends on context, so the 27 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An action or omission that constitutes a violation of law and is punishable by the state.

Usage Example

"Perjury is a serious offense that undermines the integrity of the judicial system."

Strongest
offense
Strong
felony
misdemeanor
infraction
transgression
violation
wrongdoing
misdeed
Weak
delict
malfeasance

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
lawlessness
criminality
Strong
lawbreaking
delinquency
wrongdoing
misconduct
Weak
corruption
vice

• noun (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
sin
shame
Strong
disgrace
outrage
scandal
travesty
abomination
atrocity
pity
injustice

Opposites of crime

The opposite of crime shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lawfulness
virtue
order
blessing
boon
See all opposites of crime

• Nearby Words

crickets
crier
crikey
crime
crimefighter
crimefighting
crimefree

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