"crimewave" meaning in All languages combined

See crimewave on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: crimewaves [plural]
Etymology: crime + wave Etymology templates: {{compound|en|crime|wave}} crime + wave Head templates: {{en-noun}} crimewave (plural crimewaves)
  1. A large increased incidence of crimes within a relatively short period of time. Categories (topical): Crime Synonyms: crime wave

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