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 |
In English, there are a lot of specific words for different types of crimes and the criminals who commit them. Unfortunately, the list of crimes and criminals is long! Because the words have specific legal meanings, only a short, basic definition is given below. You may wish to download and print out the list, and write the correct translation of the words in your own language. This would give you the exact meaning.
hacker**
fraud
** hacker does not technically mean a cyber criminal, but the word is often used to describe those who commit computer crimes.
преступление, преступность, криминал, карать за нарушение устава
существительное ↓
глагол
- воен. выносить приговор
Мои примеры
Словосочетания
to notify a crime to the police — сообщить в полицию о преступлении 
a subculture of poverty and crime — субкультура бедности и преступности
accomplice in crime — соучастник преступления
to convict of a crime — осудить за совершение преступления
crackdown on crime — решительные, крутые меры по борьбе с преступностью
to commit a crime — совершить преступление
crime of passion — преступление, совершенное в порыве страсти / в состоянии аффекта
crime under investigation — расследуемое преступление
the crimson crime — кровавое преступление
degree in the commission of crime — стадия преступной деятельности
the sheer enormity of the crime — невероятная чудовищность преступления
conventional crime — обычное, общеуголовное преступление
Примеры с переводом
Crime doesn’t pay.
Преступление никогда не оправдывает себя. (расхожее выражение)
He will account for his crime.
Он ответит за своё преступление.
She paid dearly for her crimes.
Она дорого заплатила за свои преступления.
Hunger begets crime.
Голод порождает преступность.
My only crime is that I fell in love with another girl.
Мое единственное преступление заключается в том, что я влюбился в другую девушку.
She was jailed for her crime.
За своё преступление она попала в тюрьму.
He designed the perfect crime.
Он спланировал идеальное преступление.
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Примеры, ожидающие перевода
Fear of crime constricts many people’s lives. 
Downtown stores are being driven out by crime.
She blends psychology and crime in her new novel.
Для того чтобы добавить вариант перевода, кликните по иконке ☰, напротив примера.
Формы слова
noun
ед. ч.(singular): crime
мн. ч.(plural): crimes
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.