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English File - Upper Intermediate
crime
crime
[Podstatné jméno]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

zločin,  trestný čin

zločin, trestný čin

Ex: The police are investigating the crime that occurred last night. 
punishment
punishment
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

trest, potrestání

trest, potrestání

Ex: The judge handed down a severe punishment to the convicted criminal, sentencing them to several years in prison. 
to burgle
to burgle
[sloveso]

to illegally enter a place in order to commit theft

vloupat se, okrást

vloupat se, okrást

Ex: The thieves tried to burgle the house while the family was on vacation, but the alarm system scared them off. 
burglar
burglar
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who illegally enters a place in order to steal something

zloděj, lupič

zloděj, lupič

Ex: The burglar broke into the house through the back door while the family was asleep upstairs. 
to break into
to break into
[sloveso]

to use force to enter a building, vehicle, or other enclosed space, usually for the purpose of theft

vloupat se, násilně vniknout

vloupat se, násilně vniknout

Ex: The neighbors witnessed the suspicious individuals breaking into the vacant house. 
to steal
to steal
[sloveso]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

krást, ukrást

krást, ukrást

Ex: She steals cookies from the jar when no one is looking. 
burglary
burglary
[Podstatné jméno]

the crime of entering a building to commit illegal activities such as stealing, damaging property, etc.

vloupání, krádež s vloupáním

vloupání, krádež s vloupáním

Ex: Burglary rates tend to increase during the holiday season as thieves target empty homes. 
blackmail
blackmail
[Podstatné jméno]

the crime of demanding money or benefits from someone by threatening to reveal secret or sensitive information about them

vydírání, nátlak

vydírání, nátlak

Ex: She was a victim of blackmail after someone threatened to expose her personal emails. 
blackmailer
blackmailer
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who demands services or money in exchange for not revealing harmful information or doing something harmful

vyděrač, šikanátor

vyděrač, šikanátor

Ex: The blackmailer threatened to release private photos unless a large sum of money was paid. 
bribery
bribery
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of offering money to an authority to gain advantage

úplatek,  korupce

úplatek, korupce

Ex: The politician was accused of bribery after it was revealed that he accepted money to influence his decisions. 
to bribe
to bribe
[sloveso]

to persuade someone to do something, often illegal, by giving them an amount of money or something of value

podplatit, uplácet

podplatit, uplácet

Ex: Businesses were fined for attempting to bribe government officials for favorable contracts. 
drug dealer
drug dealer
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual who sells illegal drugs such as narcotics, opioids, etc.

dealer drog, obchodník s narkotiky

dealer drog, obchodník s narkotiky

Ex: A drug dealer was apprehended at the airport after attempting to smuggle contraband across international borders. 
to sell
to sell
[sloveso]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

prodat, obchodovat

prodat, obchodovat

Ex: Are you planning to sell your house in the near future? 
drug
drug
[Podstatné jméno]

any illegal substance that people take in order to experience its mental or physical effects

droga, narkotikum

droga, narkotikum

Ex: Drugs, like cocaine and heroin, can have profound and often harmful effects on individuals' mental and physical health. 
fraud
fraud
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of cheating in order to make illegal money

podvod, podfuk

podvod, podfuk

Ex: He was arrested for fraud after it was discovered that he had been falsifying financial records for years. 
fraudster
fraudster
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who deceives others to gain money, particularly in business transactions

podvodník, švindlíř

podvodník, švindlíř

Ex: The fraudster was caught after he tricked dozens of investors into funding a non-existent business. 
to commit
to commit
[sloveso]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

spáchat, provést

spáchat, provést

Ex: He was arrested for attempting to commit fraud by falsifying financial documents. 
to hack
to hack
[sloveso]

(computing) to illegally access a computer system, network, or online account in order to find, use, or change the information it contains

hackovat, neoprávněně vstoupit

hackovat, neoprávněně vstoupit

Ex: Hackers may try to hack into your email account to send spam messages to your contacts. 
hacker
hacker
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who uses computers to illegally access someone else's computer or phone

hacker, počítačový pirát

hacker, počítačový pirát

Ex: The hacker gained unauthorized access to the company's database and stole sensitive information. 
to hijack
to hijack
[sloveso]

to forcefully take control of a vehicle, like an airplane, often to take hostages or change its course

unést, zmocnit se

unést, zmocnit se

Ex: Pirates tried to hijack the cargo ship, hoping to steal valuable goods for resale. 
hijacker
hijacker
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who uses threats or violence to take control of a moving vehicle, particularly an airplane, to forcefully change the destination or demand something

únosce, letecký pirát

únosce, letecký pirát

Ex: The hijacker demanded a ransom and threatened the passengers if his demands were not met. 
kidnapper
kidnapper
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who takes an individual away and holds them in captivity, particularly to demand something for their release

únosce, kidnapper

únosce, kidnapper

Ex: The kidnapper demanded a large ransom in exchange for the safe return of the child. 
to kidnap
to kidnap
[sloveso]

to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

unést, vzít jako rukojmí

unést, vzít jako rukojmí

Ex: The criminals planned to kidnap the CEO's daughter for a ransom. 
to mug
to mug
[sloveso]

to steal from someone by threatening them or using violence, particularly in a public place

přepadnout, oloupit

přepadnout, oloupit

Ex: The assailant attempted to mug the pedestrian by brandishing a weapon. 
mugger
mugger
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

lupič, kapsář

lupič, kapsář

Ex: The mugger approached her in the dark alley and demanded that she hand over her purse. 
to murder
to murder
[sloveso]

to unlawfully and intentionally kill another human being

vraždit, zabíjet

vraždit, zabíjet

Ex: The prosecutor accused the defendant of plotting to murder the victim. 
murderer
murderer
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is guilty of killing another human being deliberately

vrah, zabiják

vrah, zabiják

Ex: The police apprehended the murderer after a lengthy investigation into the crime. 
to rape
to rape
[sloveso]

to force someone to have sex against their will, particularly by using violence or threatening them

znásilnit, donutit k sexu

znásilnit, donutit k sexu

Ex: It is crucial for law enforcement to investigate cases promptly when someone is accused of raping another individual. 
rapist
rapist
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who forcefully engages in sexual activity with another person without their agreement or permission, which is against the law and considered a serious crime

násilník, sexuální útočník

násilník, sexuální útočník

Ex: The rapist was arrested after the victim courageously identified him in a police lineup. 
robbery
robbery
[Podstatné jméno]

the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat

loupež, krádež

loupež, krádež

Ex: The bank was the target of a robbery, with the thieves escaping with a large sum of money. 
smuggler
smuggler
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual who illegally and secretly imports or exports goods or people

pašerák, převaděč

pašerák, převaděč

Ex: The smuggler was caught attempting to bring drugs into the country through hidden compartments in his truck. 
to smuggle
to smuggle
[sloveso]

to move goods or people illegally and secretly into or out of a country

pašovat, nelegálně a tajně přepravovat zboží nebo osoby do nebo ze země

pašovat, nelegálně a tajně přepravovat zboží nebo osoby do nebo ze země

Ex: Border patrol intercepted a group trying to smuggle undocumented migrants into the country. 
to stalk
to stalk
[sloveso]

to follow, watch, or pursue someone persistently and often secretly, causing them fear or discomfort

pronásledovat, obtěžovat

pronásledovat, obtěžovat

Ex: Unbeknownst to her, a mysterious figure began to stalk Mary on her way home from work. 
stalker
stalker
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who repeatedly follows, watches, or harasses someone, causing fear or distress

pronásledovatel, stalker

pronásledovatel, stalker

Ex: He was identified as a stalker by the police. 
terrorism
terrorism
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of using violence such as killing people, bombing, etc. to gain political power

terorismus

terorismus

Ex: Terrorism poses a significant challenge to global security and stability. 
terrorist
terrorist
[Podstatné jméno]

person who uses violence or threats to achieve political or ideological goals by targeting innocent people or civilians

terorista, násilný extremista

terorista, násilný extremista

Ex: The terrorist group claimed responsibility for the bombings that occurred in the city's central square. 
to set off
to set off
[sloveso]

to activate a bomb, an explosive, etc.

aktivovat, odpálit

aktivovat, odpálit

Ex: The demolition expert carefully set the explosives off to bring down the old building. 
bomb
bomb
[Podstatné jméno]

an object that is designed to explode and cause destruction

bomba, výbušné zařízení

bomba, výbušné zařízení

Ex: The bomb exploded in the crowded market, causing widespread panic and chaos. 
theft
theft
[Podstatné jméno]

the illegal act of taking something from a place or person without permission

krádež

krádež

Ex: The police launched an investigation into the theft of expensive jewelry from the local boutique. 
thief
thief
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

zloděj, lupič

zloděj, lupič

Ex: The thief was caught on camera as he sneaked into the store and took a handful of electronics. 
vandalism
vandalism
[Podstatné jméno]

the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

vandalismus

vandalismus

Ex: After the vandalism of the public library, the community came together to clean and restore the damaged areas. 
to vandalize
to vandalize
[sloveso]

to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

vandalizovat, úmyslně poškodit

vandalizovat, úmyslně poškodit

Ex: The park was closed temporarily for repairs after vandals had vandalized the playground equipment. 
witness
witness
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

svědek, očitý svědek

svědek, očitý svědek

Ex: The witness gave a detailed account of what happened during the burglary. 
armed robbery
armed robbery
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of stealing property or money using a weapon

ozbrojená loupež, ozbrojená krádež

ozbrojená loupež, ozbrojená krádež

Ex: The armed robbery at the bank left everyone terrified as the robbers threatened the staff with guns. 
fingerprint
fingerprint
[Podstatné jméno]

a mark made by the unique pattern of lines on the tip of a person's finger, can be used to find out who has committed a crime

otisk prstu, prstová stopa

otisk prstu, prstová stopa

Ex: Detectives found a clear fingerprint on the window sill, leading to the identification of the burglar. 
criminal
criminal
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

zločinec, kriminálník

zločinec, kriminálník

Ex: The police arrested the criminal after a long investigation. 
to arrest
to arrest
[sloveso]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

zatknout

zatknout

Ex: The police officer decided to arrest the suspect after gathering sufficient evidence. 
to catch
to catch
[sloveso]

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

chytit, zachytit

chytit, zachytit

Ex: Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it. 
to charge
to charge
[sloveso]

to officially accuse someone of an offense

obvinit, obžalovat

obvinit, obžalovat

Ex: The prosecutor decided to charge the suspect with theft based on the evidence. 
to investigate

to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

vyšetřovat,  zkoumat

vyšetřovat, zkoumat

Ex: The police were called to investigate the suspicious death. 
to question
to question
[sloveso]

to have or express uncertainty about something

zpochybňovat, pochybovat

zpochybňovat, pochybovat

Ex: She questioned the validity of the research findings due to inconsistencies in the data. 
trial
trial
[Podstatné jméno]

a legal process where a judge and jury examine evidence in court to decide if the accused is guilty

soudní proces, přelíčení

soudní proces, přelíčení

Ex: The trial lasted for several weeks as witnesses testified and evidence was presented. 
accused
accused
[Podstatné jméno]

one or multiple people who are believed to have committed a crime in a law court

obviněný, obžalovaný

obviněný, obžalovaný

Ex: The accused denied all charges, claiming he was innocent of the crime he was being blamed for. 
acquitted
acquitted
[Přídavné jméno]

found to be not guilty of an illegal act in a law court

osvobozený, prohlášený za nevinného

osvobozený, prohlášený za nevinného

Ex: The acquitted woman was overwhelmed with emotions when the jury announced that she was not guilty of the crime. 
court
court
[Podstatné jméno]

the group of people in a court including the judge and the jury

soud, soudní dvůr

soud, soudní dvůr

Ex: The court listened carefully to the witness's testimony. 
evidence
evidence
[Podstatné jméno]

a statement, document, or object that is used in a law court for establishing facts

důkaz,  svědectví

důkaz, svědectví

Ex: The detectives found crucial evidence at the crime scene that linked the suspect to the murder. 
guilty
guilty
[Přídavné jméno]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

vinny, odpovědný

vinny, odpovědný

Ex: He pleaded guilty to the charges in court. 
innocent
innocent
[Přídavné jméno]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

nevinný, nevinen

nevinný, nevinen

Ex: The evidence presented in court proved that he was innocent of the crime he was accused of. 
judge
judge
[Podstatné jméno]

the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

soudce, magistrát

soudce, magistrát

Ex: The judge listened to both sides of the case before making a ruling. 
jury
jury
[Podstatné jméno]

a group of twelve citizens, who listen to the details of a case in the court of law in order to decide the guiltiness or innocence of a defendant

porota, panel porotců

porota, panel porotců

Ex: The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a unanimous verdict. 
proof
proof
[Podstatné jméno]

information or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something

důkaz, svědectví

důkaz, svědectví

Ex: The DNA results acted as proof that the suspect was at the scene of the crime. 
to sentence
to sentence
[sloveso]

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

odsoudit

odsoudit

Ex: The judge will sentence the convicted criminal to five years in prison. 
verdict
verdict
[Podstatné jméno]

an official decision made by the jury in a court after the legal proceedings

verdikt, rozsudek

verdikt, rozsudek

Ex: The jury reached an unanimous verdict of guilty after deliberating for several hours. 
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