crime
noun
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
“a long record of crimes”
an evil act not necessarily punishable by law
“crimes of the heart”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Crime meaning
What does “crime” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“crime” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act.