English · Word Candidate

crime

/kɹaɪm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: crimes · criming · crimed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động cụ thể được thực hiện vi phạm luật, đặc biệt là luật hình sự

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Noun

Examples

the commission of a crime

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any great sin or wickedness; iniquity.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tội lỗi hoặc sự độc ác lớn; bất công

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Noun

Examples

Those methods of saving money should be a crime.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To subject to disciplinary punishment.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chịu hình phạt kỷ luật

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VerbRegister: UK

Examples

Nevertheless, in the course of a few days he is again intoxicated, creates disturbance in his quarters, is confined by his sergeant, crimed, and brought before the commanding officer […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To commit crime.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thực hiện hành vi phạm tội

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Verb

Examples

If, during the 1920s, the master criminal was a gamester, criming for self expression, during the 1930s he performed in other ways for other purposes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “crime” mean?

A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.

Is “crime” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.