crime (EN)

noun

noun “crime”

1. an action that is prohibited by law and punishable upon conviction
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   Stealing a car is considered a serious crime and can lead to jail time.
2. a very bad or evil act, almost like a very serious sin
   Stealing from the poor is considered a terrible crime.
3. all illegal activities in general, not just one specific act
   The city has been struggling with a rise in crime over the past year.
4. the habit of doing illegal things over and over again
   Living a life of crime eventually leads to trouble.
5. stories, movies, or TV shows that focus on crimes and efforts to solve them
   She loves watching crime dramas where detectives solve mysterious cases.
6. (informally) something very disappointing or a big waste
   It's a crime that you missed the concert last night.