"crime" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: kraɪm Audio: en-us-crime.ogg [US] Forms: crime [singular], crimes [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A crime is an act that is against the law and for which you can go to jail.
    Sense id: simple-crime-en-noun-YEooKhT0
  2. A crime is an extremely bad action.
    Sense id: simple-crime-en-noun-DVnC8~Cd
     
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