На этой странице вы найдете английскую лексику на тему «Преступление» (Crime).
| Crimes — Преступления | |
| burglary | кража со взломом |
| robbery | грабеж |
| rape | насилие |
| murder | убийство |
| arson | поджог |
| assault | словесное оскорбление |
| inciting racial hatred | разжигание расовой ненависти |
| contract killing | заказное убийство |
| forgery | подделка (документов, денег) |
| manslaughter | убийство по неосторожности |
| shoplifting | магазинные кражи |
| theft | воровство |
| treason | гос.измена |
| vandalism | вандализм |
| white-collar crime | должностное преступление |
| homicide | убийство человека |
| house-breaking | проникновение в дом, взлом |
| extortion | вымогательство |
| hacking | компьютерные атаки |
| motor vehicle theft | угон автомобиля |
| pilferage | мелкая кража |
| pickpocketing | карманная кража |
| hijack | угон самолета |
| smuggling | контрабандный ввоз |
| kidnapping | похищение с целью выкупа |
| drug traffic | торговля наркотиками |
| disorderly conduct | нарушение общественного порядка |
| mugging | уличное ограбление |
| bribery | взяточничество |
| slander | клевета (устная) |
| libel | клевета (письменная) |
| perjury | лжесвидетельство |
| complicity | соучастие в преступлении |
| harassment | домогательство |
| money laundering | отмывание денег |
| Punishment — наказание | |
| penal servitude | каторга |
| exile | ссылка |
| banishment | депортация |
| penitentiary | исправительная колония |
| to reprimand | сделать выговор |
| death penalty | смертная казнь |
| capital punishment | высшая мера наказания |
| confinement | тюремное заключение |
| imprisonment | лишение свободы |
| a heavy fines | крупный штраф |
| a prison sentence | приговор к тюремному заключению |
| a suspend sentence | условное заключение |
| a corporal punishment | телесное наказание |
| crucifixion | распятие |
| electrocution | казнь на электрическом стуле |
| eviction | лишение имущества |
| firing squad | расстрел |
| gas chamber | газовая камера |
| hanging | казнь через повешение |
| lethal injection | смертельная инъекция |
| life imprisonment | пожизненное заключение |
| lynching | линчевание, самосуд |
| probation | условное освобождение |
| public execution | публичная смертная казнь |
| solitary confinement | одиночное заключение |
| community service | общественные работы |
| In the court — в суде | |
| a solicitor | адвокат |
| convict | осужденный |
| culprit | обвиняемый, подсудимый |
| a prosecutor | обвинитель, прокурор |
| suspect | подозреваемый |
| a witness | свидетель |
| felony | уголовное преступление |
| cross-examination | перекрестный допрос |
| to serve a sentence | отбывать наказание |
| to serve on a jury | выступать в роли присяжного |
| a circuit judge | окружной судья |
| petty offence | незначительные правонарушения |
| a plaintiff | истец, заявитель |
| attorney for defense | адвокат по защите |
| presiding judge | главный судья |
| bailiff | судебный пристав |
| defendant | ответчик, обвиняемый |
| jury | присяжные |
| misdemeanor | судебно наказуемый проступок |
| a sentence/verdict | приговор |
| to accuse/charge with | обвинять |
| to bring lawsuit | привести иск |
| a clerk of the court | секретарь суда |
| to condemn/sentence to death | приговорить к смерти |
| to file a complaint | подавать жалобу |
| to interrogate/question | допрашивать |
| to plead guilty | признать себя виновным |
| to put in prison | заключать в тюрьму |
| warrant of arrest | ордер на арест |
К сожалению, английские слова на тему преступлений, попадаются нам чаще, чем хотелось бы. Они встречаются в новостях, фильмах, повседневной жизни. Поэтому подборка на тему «Crime and punishment» («Виды преступлений и наказаний») на английском языке будет полезна абсолютно всем, не только юристам и сотрудникам правоохранительных органов.
Ниже в таблице мы собрали слова и словосочетания на тему «Crime and punishment» с переводом и транскрипцией.
Виды преступлений и наказаний — английские слова на тему «Crime and punishment»
|
№ |
Слово |
Транскрипция |
Перевод |
|
1 |
Offense |
[əˈfens] |
Правонарушение |
|
2 |
Theft |
[θeft] |
Кража |
|
3 |
Economic crime |
[ekəˈnɒmɪk kraɪm] |
Экономическое преступление |
|
4 |
Corruption |
[kəˈrʌpʃn] |
Коррупция |
|
5 |
Corrupt official |
[kəˈrʌpt əˈfɪʃəl] |
Коррупционер |
|
6 |
Правонарушитель |
[ðiː əˈfendə] |
Правонарушитель |
|
7 |
Murder |
[ˈmɜːdə] |
Убийство |
|
8 |
Giving a bribe |
[ˈgɪvɪŋ ɑ braɪb] |
Дача взятки |
|
9 |
Petty hooliganism |
[ˈpetɪ ˈhuːlɪgənɪzm] |
Мелкое хулиганство |
|
10 |
Car theft |
[kɑː θeft] |
Угон автомобиля |
|
11 |
Victim |
[ˈvɪktɪm] |
Жертва |
|
12 |
Cold-blooded murder |
[kəʊld-ˈblʌdɪd ˈmɜːdə] |
Жестокое (хладнокровное) убийство |
|
13 |
Criminal Code |
[ˈkrɪmɪnl kəʊd] |
Уголовный кодекс |
|
14 |
Criminal punishment |
[ˈkrɪmɪnl ˈpʌnɪʃmənt] |
Уголовное наказание |
|
15 |
Administrative punishment |
[ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv ˈpʌnɪʃmənt] |
Административное наказание |
|
16 |
Suspect |
[suspect] |
Подозреваемый |
|
17 |
Correctional work |
[kəˈrekʃnəl wɜːk] |
Исправительные работы |
|
18 |
Arrest |
[əˈrest] |
Арест |
|
19 |
Prison |
[prɪzn] |
Тюрьма |
|
20 |
Causing harm by negligence |
[ˈkɔːzɪŋ hɑːm baɪ ˈneglɪʤəns] |
Причинение вреда по неосторожности |
|
21 |
Minor offenses |
[ˈmaɪnə offenses] |
Мелкие правонарушения |
|
22 |
A medium-gravity crime |
[ɑ ˈmiːdɪəm-ˈgrævɪtɪ kraɪm] |
Преступление средней тяжести |
|
23 |
Killer |
[ˈkɪlə] |
Убийца |
|
24 |
Thief |
[θiːf] |
Вор |
|
25 |
Car thief |
[kɑː θiːf] |
Угонщик автомобилей |
|
26 |
Pickpocket |
[ˈpɪkpɒkɪt] |
Карманник |
|
27 |
A serious criminal offense |
[ɑ ˈsɪərɪəs ˈkrɪmɪnl əˈfens] |
Тяжелое уголовное преступление |
|
28 |
Drug sales |
[drʌg seɪlz] |
Продажа наркотиков |
|
29 |
Drug dealer |
[drʌg ˈdiːlə] |
Наркоторговец |
|
30 |
The smuggler |
[ðiː ˈsmʌglə] |
Контрабандист |
|
31 |
Petty crime |
[ˈpetɪ kraɪm] |
Мелкое преступление |
|
32 |
Arson |
[ɑːsn] |
Поджог |
|
33 |
Arsonist |
[ˈɑːsənɪst] |
Поджигатель |
|
34 |
Kidnapping |
[ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ] |
Похищение человека |
|
35 |
Vandalism |
[ˈvænd(ə)lɪz(ə)m] |
Вандализм |
|
36 |
Serial murders |
[ˈsɪərɪəl ˈmɜːdəz] |
Серийные убийства |
|
37 |
Blackmail |
[ˈblækmeɪl] |
Шантаж, вымогательство |
|
38 |
Forgery of documents |
[ˈfɔːʤərɪ ɒv documents] |
Подделка документов |
|
39 |
Internet fraud |
[ˈɪntənɛt frɔːd] |
Интернет-мошенничество |
|
40 |
Phone fraud |
[fəʊn frɔːd] |
Телефонное мошенничество |
|
41 |
Unintentional murder |
[ʌnɪnˈtenʃnəl ˈmɜːdə] |
Непреднамеренное убийство |
|
42 |
Counterfeiter |
[ˈkaʊntəfɪtə] |
Фальшивомонетчик |
|
43 |
Trespassing |
[trespassing] |
Вторжение в чужие владения |
|
44 |
Copyright infringement |
[ˈkɒpɪraɪt ɪnˈfrɪnʤmənt] |
Нарушение авторского права |
|
45 |
Environmental crime |
[ɪnvaɪərənˈmentl kraɪm] |
Экологическое преступление |
|
46 |
Premeditated murder |
[priːˈmedɪteɪtɪd ˈmɜːdə] |
Преднамеренное убийство |
|
47 |
High treason |
[haɪ triːzn] |
Государственная измена |
|
48 |
Misappropriation of someone else’s property |
[mɪsəprəʊprɪˈeɪʃn ɒv ˈsʌmwʌn els’es ˈprɒpətɪ] |
Присвоение чужого имущества |
|
49 |
Court |
[kɔːt] |
Суд |
|
50 |
Detention |
[dɪˈtent(ə)n] |
Заключение под стражу |
|
51 |
Terrorism |
[ˈterərɪzm] |
Терроризм |
|
52 |
Attack |
[əˈtæk] |
Нападение |
|
53 |
Apartment burglary |
[əˈpɑːtmənt ˈbɜːglərɪ] |
Квартирная кража с взломом |
|
54 |
Explosion |
[ɪksˈpləʊʒən] |
Взрыв |
|
55 |
Violence |
[ˈvaɪələns] |
Насилие |
|
56 |
Infliction of bodily harm |
[ɪnˈflɪkʃn ɒv ˈbɒdɪlɪ hɑːm] |
Нанесение телесных повреждений |
|
57 |
Armed robbery |
[ɑːmd ˈrɒbərɪ] |
Вооруженное ограбление |
|
58 |
Verbal abuse |
[ˈvɜːbəl əˈbjuːs] |
Словесное оскорбление |
|
59 |
Official crime |
[əˈfɪʃəl kraɪm] |
Должностное преступление |
|
60 |
Computer attacks |
[kəmˈpjuːtə attacks] |
Компьютерные атаки |
|
61 |
Beatings |
[beatings] |
Побои |
|
62 |
Shoplifting |
[ˈʃɒplɪftɪŋ] |
Магазинная кража |
|
63 |
Collusion |
[kəˈluːʒən] |
Тайный сговор |
|
64 |
Hijacking an airplane |
[ˈhaɪʤækɪŋ æn ˈeəpleɪn] |
Угон самолета |
|
65 |
Fraud |
[frɔːd] |
Мошенничество |
|
66 |
Blood feud |
[blʌd fjuːd] |
Кровная месть |
|
67 |
Smuggling |
[ˈsmʌglɪŋ] |
Контрабандный ввоз |
|
68 |
Violation of public order |
[vaɪəˈleɪʃn ɒv ˈpʌblɪk ˈɔːdə] |
Нарушение общественного порядка |
|
69 |
Verbal slander |
[ˈvɜːbəl ˈslɑːndə] |
Устная клевета |
|
70 |
Written slander |
[rɪtn ˈslɑːndə] |
Письменная клевета |
|
71 |
Harassment |
[ˈhærəsmənt] |
Домогательство |
|
72 |
Rape |
[reɪp] |
Изнасилование |
|
73 |
Gang rape |
[gæŋ reɪp] |
Групповое изнасилование |
|
74 |
Perjury |
[ˈpɜːʤərɪ] |
Лжесвидетельство |
|
75 |
Money laundering |
[ˈmʌnɪ ˈlɔːndərɪŋ] |
Отмывание денег |
|
76 |
Illegal construction |
[ɪˈliːgəl kənˈstrʌkʃn] |
Незаконное строительство |
|
77 |
Violation of traffic rules |
[vaɪəˈleɪʃn ɒv ˈtræfɪk ruːlz] |
Нарушение правил дорожного движения |
|
78 |
Driving under the influence of prohibited substances |
[ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˈʌndə ðiː ˈɪnflʊəns ɒv prəˈhɪbɪtɪd ˈsʌbstənsɪz] |
Вождение под влиянием запрещенных веществ |
|
79 |
Drunk driving |
[drʌŋk ˈdraɪvɪŋ] |
Вождение в нетрезвом виде |
|
80 |
Bloody massacre |
[ˈblʌdɪ ˈmæsəkə] |
Кровавая резня |
|
81 |
Embezzlement |
[ɪmˈbezlmənt] |
Растрата |
|
82 |
Speeding |
[ˈspiːdɪŋ] |
Превышение скорости |
|
83 |
Genocide |
[ˈʤenəsaɪd] |
Геноцид |
|
84 |
Human trafficking |
[ˈhjuːmən ˈtræfɪkɪŋ] |
Торговля людьми |
|
85 |
Domestic violence |
[dəˈmestɪk ˈvaɪələns] |
Домашнее насилие |
|
86 |
Juvenile delinquency |
[ˈʤuːvənaɪl dɪˈlɪŋkwənsɪ] |
Подростковая преступность |
|
87 |
Hard labor |
[hɑːd ˈleɪbə] |
Каторга |
|
88 |
Crime wave |
[kraɪm weɪv] |
Волна преступности |
|
89 |
Deportation |
[diːpɔːˈteɪʃn] |
Депортация |
|
90 |
Falsification |
[fɔːlsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn] |
Фальсификация |
Видео по теме «Виды преступлений и наказаний» (Crime and punishment)
The most common crime and punishment vocabulary with audios for pronunciation. This word list covers crimes, criminals, punishment, court proceedings and other useful words to write and talk about the topic of crime. Practice the words with the vocabulary exercise at the bottom of the page.
Types of Crime: Major & Minor Crime Vocabulary
These crimes are divided into crimes which are considered serious and those that are not.
Major Crimes
The list of crimes below are all nouns.
- abduction = taking someone against their will (kidnapping)
- arson = setting fire to a property
- assault = a physical attack
- burglary = illegal entry to a building with an intent to commit a crime
- child abuse = maltreatment of a child
- drug trafficking = importing illegal drugs
- false imprisonment = imprisoning a person against their will and without legal authority
- fraud = deception for personal or financial gain
- hacking = unauthorised access to data in a computer system
- hijacking = illegally getting control of an aircraft or vehicle
- human trafficking = illegally transporting people, usually for slave labour or commercial sexual exploitation
- murder (homicide USA)
- premeditated murder = murder that is intentional (planned before hand)
- unpremeditated murder – murder that is not intentional (not planned)
- manslaughter – unintentional murder (synonym for unpremeditated murder)
- attempted murder = planning to kill another person
- patricide = killing one’s own father
- genocide = systematic killing of a race or religious group
- euthanasia = killing someone for their benefit
- organised crime = crime by an organised gang or organisation
- smuggling = illegal import or export
- terrorism = unlawful violence or threat with political aims
- white collar crime = financially motivated non-violent crime by a worker
–
Minor Crimes / Offences
- pick pocketing = taking from another person’s pockets
- shoplifting = taking products from a shop without paying for them
- traffic offences =breaking the rules of the road and driving
-
- drunk driving = driving whilst under the influence of alcohol
- jay walking = crossing the road at an undesignated spot
- running a red light = going through traffic lights when they are red
- speeding = driving over the speed limit
- vandalism = deliberate destruction or damage to a building
–
Vocabulary for Criminals
This list shows the person relating to the crime (the perpetrator of the crime).
- crime = criminal
- murder = murderer
- theft = thief
- trafficking = trafficker
- hijacking = hijacker
- terrorism = terrorist
- smuggling = smuggler
- shoplifting = shoplifter
- vandalism = vandal
- teenage criminal/ juvenile delinquent
–
Types of Punishment Vocabulary
- the death penalty (capital punishment) = punishment of death
- a prison sentence (imprisonment) = imprisonment
- life in prison
- 10 years
- 6 months
- a suspended sentence = delaying of a sentence
- forfeiture = property is taken away (confiscated)
- hospital order = to confine someone to hospital under arrest
- a fine = to pay money as a punishment for an offence
- house arrest = imprisoned in one’s own house rather than in prison
- to suspend a license = withholding a person’s right to use their driving license for a period of time
- to revoke a license = to take away someone’s driving license
- non-custodial sentence = a sentence which is not done in prison
- community service = punishment by doing community work
–
Other Types of Punishment
This refers to punishment commonly used by schools and parents.
- detention = to stay in school after hours for punishment
- to give lines = punishment where a child must write the same sentence again and again
- isolation = to be kept apart from others as a punishment
- grounding = to be unable to go outside home as a punishment
- scolding = an angry reprimand
- corporal punishment = physical punishment from a teacher or headteacher at school
–
Court Language
- judge = the person who controls the court proceedings
- jury = a group of independent people who decide whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty
- justice = fairness or court law
- trial = legal proceedings to judge whether someone is guilty of a crime
- court = the place where the trial is held
- defendant = the accused person: the individual or group being accused in court of a crime
- prosecutor = the lawyer against the accused person
- defense = the lawyer protecting the accused person
- witness = a person who sees an event happen
- evidence = facts or information supporting the truth
- proof = evidence supporting a claim
- hearsay = rumour / unsubstantiated information
- guilty = not innocent as judged by a court of law
- innocent = found not guilty of a crime
- to be found guilty = the court decided that the person did commit the crime
- conviction / verdict = formal sentence of a court
- circumstances of the crime = a condition or situation relating to a crime
- extenuating circumstances = a condition that makes the crime or mistake less serious and more understandable
- take into consideration = should be thought about carefully
- circumstantial evidence = something that connects a person indirectly to the crime (for example, a finger print at a crime scene but no actual hard evidence or witness)
- maximum / minimum sentence = highest penalty / lowest penalty
- a harsh punishment = hard, strict penalty
- penalty / punishment are synonyms but penalty is often used for both minor offences and major crimes.
–
Other Useful Crime & Punishment Vocabulary
- crime is prevalent = there is a lot of crime
- armed police = police who carry guns
- to deter (n = deterrent) = to put someone off from doing something
- discrimination = unjust treatment
- to be soft on crime = not to have harsh or strict punishments
- repeat offender = a person who has committed a crime or offence more than once
- serial criminals = criminals who repeatedly commit the same crime
- diminished responsibility = when someone is not in a state to be considered responsible for their own actions
- rehabilitation = to restore someone through education or therapy
- reintegrate back into society = help someone return into society
- peer pressure = pressure from friends or colleagues
- role models = people whose behaviour should be copied and respected
- mimicking violent behaviour = to copy aggressive actions
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Practice Exercises with Crime Vocabulary
Complete the sentences using one or more words either from the above lists or from other vocabulary relating to this topic. The sentence must be grammatically correct once you have added the right word(s).
- The ………………. is the strongest deterrent against crime.
- The number of ……………….. is on the rise due to the impact of peer pressure at school and violent movies shown on TV. Teenagers are prone to ……………. aggressive behaviour.
- All people accused of a crime should be given a fair ……………. in a ………… of law.
- People who are convicted a murder from only ………………………. evidence should not receive the death penalty.
- The motives of a crime should always be taken into consideration. For example. there is a significant difference in the character of a person who commits ……………… murder and one who commits accidental murder.
- A ………….. sentence is more humane than capital punishment.
- Punishment should be the last resort. Instead criminals should be …………………….
- People who commit ……….. crimes, such as traffic offences, should have their ……………….. revoked.
- Famous people, such as movie stars, should set a good ………… and ensure that they are good …………….. for young people to follow.
- …………… and the right to a fair ……………. should be the right of all citizens.
- Parents who inflict ……………… punishment on their children are showing children that …………….. is an acceptable way to deal with problems.
- Prison does not rehabilitate criminals, it only …………. them from society. …………….. service and rehabilitation is a better way to avoid criminals becoming ………………….
Answers
- death penalty (the answer can’t be “capital punishment” because it doesn’t use the article “the”)
- juvenile delinquents / mimic
- trial / court
- circumstantial
- premeditated
- life
- rehabilitated
- minor / licenses
- example / role models
- Justice / trial
- corporal / violence
- removes / Community / repeat offenders
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In the IELTS test, everyone gets nervous about topics related to Law and Crime. To answer them confidently, get the updated list of crime vocabulary here, containing words from different types of crime, criminals, law, and punishment. Since IELTS vocabulary (also called lexical resources) covers 25% of the overall band score, learn the technical words and practise them during mock tests. To revise, download our crime vocabulary PDF for free!
Basically, a crime is an intentional act that violates the law prescribed by the state. For IELTS preparation (listening, reading, speaking and writing), you don’t need to know the definition of crime, but memorise the most commonly-used crime IELTS vocabulary to help you write or talk about the topic. To understand specific words better, our crime vocabulary has meanings and examples.
Types of Crime
A crime is categorised into two types, major crimes and minor crimes. Offences like murder, rape, dacoity, etc., come under major crimes. Whereas an offence like pickpocketing, chain snatching, minor assault, etc., comes under minor crimes. Let’s explore them in detail.
Major Crimes
Words related to major crimes (also called heinous crimes) are given below.
| S No | Words | Definition / Meaning |
| 1 | Murder | Killing a person intentionally. |
| 2 | Rape | A sexual assault against a woman without her consent. |
| 3 | Dacoity | Armed robbery by at least five members. |
| 4 | Arson | Setting fire to a property. |
| 5 | Drug trafficking | Buying and selling drugs illegally. |
| 6 | Fraud | Deceiving someone for personal or financial gain. |
| 7 | Burglary | Illegally entering a premises to commit a crime |
| 8 | Human trafficking | Transporting people illegally from one place to another, mainly for slavery or prostitution (commercial sexual exploitation). |
| 9 | Patricide | Killing one’s own father |
| 10 | Genocide | Killing a large group of people |
| 11 | Organised Crime | Crime committed systematically by different groups of people. |
| 12 | Terrorism | Violence against a country with political aims. |
| 13 | White collar crime | A crime is committed for mass gain by using power and authority and not through violence. |
| 14 | Abduction | Taking someone against their will and hiding. |
| 15 | Assault | A physical attack against an individual. |
| 16 | Hacking | Accessing unauthorised data in a computer system. |
| 17 | Hijacking | Taking control over an aircraft or any vehicle through force, usually for political reasons. |
| 18 |
Child abuse | Hurting a child physically, sexually, emotionally, and psychologically. |
| 19 | Premeditated murder | Killing a person with intention (planned beforehand). |
| 20 | Unpremeditated murder | Killing a person without intention (unplanned). |
| 21 | False imprisonment | Imprisoning a person without legal authority. |
| 22 | Manslaughter | The act of killing someone without any intention. |
| 23 | Attempt (attempted) to murder | Planning to kill someone. |
| 24 | Smuggling | Buying and selling products illegally. |
| 25 | Euthanasia | Killing someone for their benefit. |
| 26. | Espionage | Spying to obtain political or military information. |
| 27. | Riot | Causing public disturbance. |
| 28. | Treason | Betraying their own country. |
| 29. | Voyeurism | Secretly watching naked people or sexual acts. |
| 30. | Grievous hurt | A physical assault that causes permanent damage to a person. |
Minor Crimes
Words related to minor crimes are given below.
| S No | Words | Definition / Meaning |
| 1 | Pick pocketing | Taking valuable things from another person’s pockets. |
| 2 | Shoplifting | Taking products from a shop without paying. |
| 3 | Traffic violations | Breaking the traffic rules. |
| 4 | Vandalism | Damaging a house or a property intentionally. |
| 5 | Simple hurt | Causing minor injuries to a person. |
| 6 | Bribery | Giving money or granting favors to do something against the law. |
| 7 | Drunk driving | Driving a vehicle after consumption of alcohol. |
| 8 | Embezzlement | Stealing large amounts of money that you are incharge of. |
| 9 | Forgery | Fake documents, currency, etc., to cheat others. |
| 10 | Hit and run | Hit a person accidentally and run from that place. |
| 11 | Identity theft | Using someone’s personal information for one’s own benefit. |
| 12 | Mugging | Attacking someone to snatch valuable things. |
| 13 | Poaching | Hunting illegally. |
| 14 | Slander | Damaging the good opinion of a person by speaking something not true. |
| 15 | Speeding | Driving a vehicle beyond the legal speed limit. |
| 16 | Theft | Stealing something. |
| 17 | Deserter | Leaving the armed forces without permission. |
| 18 | Stowaway | Travelling on a vehicle secretly without paying. |
| 19 | Stalking | Following someone over a period of time in an annoying way. |
| 20 | Looting | Stealing something during a war, a riot, a fire, etc. |
Other words for Criminals
Other words for criminals are given here.
| Criminal | Definition |
| Arsonist | Setting fire to a car, property, or a building purposefully. |
| Assassin | Killing someone who is famous. |
| Assailant | Attacking a person physically. |
| Bigamist | Marrying another person when you are already married to someone. |
| Bomber | Detonating an explosive device. |
| Burglar | Breaking into a house to steal. |
| Child abuser | Hurting a child physically, emotionally or sexually. |
| Spy | Obtaining political or military information through spying. |
| Con artist fraud | Getting money from people by cheating them. |
| Hijacker | Taking control of a plane, train, etc., for political gains. |
| Killer | Killing someone with intention. |
| Hooligan | Being violent or aggressive. |
| Kidnapper | Taking someone away through force. |
| Looter | Taking things illegally during a war, a riot, etc. |
| Mugger | Attacking someone with a plan to rob. |
| Murderer | Killing someone on purpose. |
| Pickpocketer | Stealing wallets, money from people’s pockets. |
| Poacher | Hunting animals illegally. |
| Rapist | Forcing someone to have sex. |
| Rioter | Causing a noisy, violent public disturbance. |
| Robber | Stealing large amounts of money with force. |
| Shoplifter | Stealing something from a store. |
| Smuggler | Selling and buying things illegally. |
| Terrorist | Violence against a country usually for political purposes. |
| Traitor | Betraying one’s country. |
| Trespasser | Entering another person’s premises without permission. |
| Vandal | Destroying private or public property. |
| Delinquent | A juvenile committing an offence. |
| Psychopath | A person with an antisocial personality disorder. |
| Serial killer | Someone who kills many people in a similar pattern. |
| Stealer | A person taking a special thing from others. |
Please note that these words are different from idioms, phrases and collocations.
Types of Punishment Vocabulary
Like crime and criminals, punishment also has various types. While reading and paraphrasing, make sure you use them correctly. Now, let’s see its vocabulary.
| Types of Punishment | Meaning |
| Death penalty (capital punishment) | Killing a person legally (mostly, hanging until death). |
| Rigorous imprisonment | Imprisonment with hard labour. |
| Life-term imprisonment | Imprisonment for the rest of his life. |
| A prison sentence | Imprisonment (like 3 months, 7 years) |
| A suspended sentence | Delay in a sentence. |
| Hospital order | Confining a person to hospital under arrest. |
| Fine | An amount of money paid for violating the law. |
| House arrest | Imprisoned in one’s own house rather than in prison. |
| Revoke | Officially cancelling something, so that it’s no longer valid. |
| Non-custodial sentence | A sentence which is not conducted in prison. |
| Community service | Punishment by indulging in community work. |
| Solitary confinement | A person must be kept alone in a prison. |
| Forfeiture | Taking away something legally. |
| Detention | Staying at school after hours. |
| Corporal punishment | Physical punishment from a teacher. |
| Scolding | An angry reprimand. |
| Isolation | Keeping a person separate from others. |
| Grounding | Unable to go outside home. |
| Imposition | Writing the same sentences again and again. |
| Double jeopardy | An offender undergoing two punishments for one crime. |
Important Court Language:
| Words and Phrases | Definition / Meaning |
| Judge | The person who controls and administers the court proceedings. |
| Jury | A group of individuals deciding whether the defendant is guilty or not. |
| Justice | Fairness or law of court. |
| Public Prosecutor | The lawyer representing the state (government). |
| Defendant | The accused person. |
| Trial | Legal proceedings in a court. |
| Court | A place where the trial is held. |
| Defense Lawyer | The lawyer representing the defendant. |
| Witness | A person who saw the crime happening. |
| Evidence | Facts or information supporting the truth. |
| Innocent | Found not guilty of crime. |
| Conviction | The accused is found guilty. |
| Extenuating circumstances | A condition that makes the crime or mistake less serious and more understandable. |
| Circumstantial evidence | Analysing a situation and coming to a conclusion based on circumstances. |
| Maximum / minimum sentence | Highest penalty / lowest penalty |
| penalty | Punishment |
| Guilty | The accused is proven to have committed the crime. |
| Hearsay | Rumour / unsubstantiated information. |
| Verdict | Formal sentence of a court. |
| Prison | A building where criminals are kept as a punishment. |
Before practising the above mentioned words, check whether they are countable and uncountable nouns.
Other Useful Vocabulary related to Crime and Punishment
Use the following vocabulary related to crime and punishment that is not covered elsewhere.
- Rehabilitation — Restoring a person to a normal life.
- Retribution — Punishment for committing a crime.
- Deterrence — Fear
- Peer pressure — A feeling that one must do the same things of his/her age to earn respect.
- Social anxiety — A fear and uncomfortableness when you are left in a crowd.
- Role models — Aspiring to be someone.
- Mimicking violent behaviour — Copying violent acts from others and doing it.
- To be soft on crime — Not to give harsh or strict punishments.
- Armed policemen — Police personnel with weapons like guns (pistol, revolver).
- Diminished responsibility — Someone who is not to be considered responsible for their actions.
- Serial criminals — Criminals who commit the same crime.
- Repetitive offender — A person committing the same sort of crime more than once.
- Discrimination — giving less importance to one group of people than others.
- Ostracisation — Isolating from others.
- Reintegration — Rejoining a group of people or society.
- Prevention — Stopping bad things from happening.
- Probation — A temporary period of time where the offender is sent to his/her family from the prison for good conduct.
- Victim — A person or an animal that is affected by a crime.
Practice Tests Related to Crime
Now it’s time to test your memory by answering the following practice test related to crime.
- All shops and schools were closed in my area due to a huge clash between two communities, causing _________.
- He similarly killed many people, and that’s why he is called a ____________ by the media.
- We must ___________ the wrongdoers from committing any offence.
- The court found the accused guilty, so he got a ___________.
- He was given _____________. So, he will be hanged the day after tomorrow.
- My driving licence has been ___________ due to speeding.
- He is the new ____________________ representing the state in this criminal case.
- When a person below 18 years of age commits a crime, he/she is referred to as ____________.
- I was in ________ for 7 years for committing an attempt to murder.
- We will end ____________ by bringing all black money back to the country.
Answers:
- Riot
- Serial killer
- Prevent
- Conviction
- Death penalty
- Revoked
- Public Prosecutor
- Delinquent
- Prison
- Corruption
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Conclusion
In crime vocabulary, we have covered words and phrases related to crimes in various court languages. If you use them correctly during IELTS preparation, you can impress the examiner and attain the expected IELTS band score. Moreover, maintain a crime vocabulary worksheet, as toppers suggest. It helps you a lot.
FAQs
1. What is the synonym of crime?
There is more than one synonym of crime, including offence, scandal, sin, transgress and vice. As all these words mean ‘a violation of law,’ the term ‘crime’ simply means wrongdoing punishable by the law of the state.
2. What are the 5 types of criminals?
The 5 major types of criminals are:
- First-time offender
- Habitual criminal
- White collar criminals
- Occasional offenders
- Serial killer
3. What is crime in easy language?
In easy language, Crime is an intentional act that violates the Act or Law, punishable by the state. However, there are different types of definitions given for Crime.
4. What do you call a person who commits crime?
If a person commits a crime and the guilt is proven, then he/she is called an offender, criminal, felony, abuser, troublemaker, delinquent, culprit, wrongdoer, sinner or lawbreaker.
5. What is a big crime called?
A big crime is called serious crimes, heinous crimes, violent crimes, evil crimes, etc. In India, a big crime is mostly referred to as heinous crime and serious crime.