Explore 6 English words about crime with pronunciation, definitions and example sentences.
a secret plan by a group to commit an unlawful, harmful, or treacherous act
"The conspiracy was hard to believe."
"Conspiracy of silence is a secret agreement between people to keep quiet about a crime or a shameful event for their own mutual protection and benefit."
unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted materials, such as software, music, movies, or books
"Music piracy is illegal online."
"Digital piracy is the unauthorized copying"
to steal from someone by threatening them or using violence, particularly in a public place
"A thief tried to mug her."
"An elderly man was sadly mugged on his way home from work last night by two young men wearing hoodies."
to make some alterations in order to make something that has been obtained illegally, especially money and currency appear legal or acceptable
"They laundered money through fake businesses."
"The gang used a fake business to launder the illegal money they earned from selling drugs on the streets."
the act of making false and malicious statements about someone to ruin their reputation
"Slander can damage a reputation."
"Slander is the act of making a false spoken statement that damages the reputation of an individual"
a fraudulent or deceptive scheme or activity designed to obtain money or other benefits through dishonest or illegal means
"The con artist ran a hustle."
"The con artist was arrested for running a sophisticated hustle that defrauded many unsuspecting investors."
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