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Βιβλίο English File - Άνω του μεσαίου - Μάθημα 8A

Εδώ θα βρείτε το λεξιλόγιο από το Μάθημα 8Α στο βιβλίο μαθήματος English File Upper Intermediate, όπως "κλέβω", "απατεώνας", "βανδαλισμός", κ.λπ.

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English File - Upper Intermediate
crime
crime
[ουσιαστικό]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

έγκλημα,  αδίκημα

έγκλημα, αδίκημα

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

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

τιμωρία, κόλαση

τιμωρία, κόλαση

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

to illegally enter a place in order to commit theft

διαρρηγνύω, κλέβω με διάρρηξη

διαρρηγνύω, κλέβω με διάρρηξη

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

someone who illegally enters a place in order to steal something

κλέφτης, διαρρήκτης

κλέφτης, διαρρήκτης

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

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

παραβιάζω, εισβάλλω με τη βία

παραβιάζω, εισβάλλω με τη βία

Ex: The neighbors witnessed the suspicious individuals breaking into the vacant house. 
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to steal
to steal
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to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

κλέβω, αρπάζω

κλέβω, αρπάζω

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

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

διαρρήξεις, κλοπή

διαρρήξεις, κλοπή

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

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

εκβιασμός, απόπειρα εκβιασμού

εκβιασμός, απόπειρα εκβιασμού

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

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

εκβιαστής, πειρατής

εκβιαστής, πειρατής

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

the act of offering money to an authority to gain advantage

δωροδοκία,  διαφθορά

δωροδοκία, διαφθορά

Ex: The politician was accused of bribery after it was revealed that he accepted money to influence his decisions. 
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to bribe
to bribe
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to persuade someone to do something, often illegal, by giving them an amount of money or something of value

δωροδοκώ, παρασύρω

δωροδοκώ, παρασύρω

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

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

εμπορός ναρκωτικών, πωλητής ναρκωτικών

εμπορός ναρκωτικών, πωλητής ναρκωτικών

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

to give something to someone in exchange for money

πουλώ, πωλώ

πουλώ, πωλώ

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

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

ναρκωτικό, ψυχοτρόπο

ναρκωτικό, ψυχοτρόπο

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

the act of cheating in order to make illegal money

απάτη, δολιότητα

απάτη, δολιότητα

Ex: He was arrested for fraud after it was discovered that he had been falsifying financial records for years. 
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fraudster
fraudster
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a person who deceives others to gain money, particularly in business transactions

απατεώνας, καταχραστής

απατεώνας, καταχραστής

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

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

διαπράττω, τελέω

διαπράττω, τελέω

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

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

χακάρω, εισβάλλω παράνομα

χακάρω, εισβάλλω παράνομα

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

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

χάκερ, πειρατής υπολογιστών

χάκερ, πειρατής υπολογιστών

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

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

απαγάγω, καταλαμβάνω

απαγάγω, καταλαμβάνω

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

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

πειρατής αεροσκαφών, αεροπειρατής

πειρατής αεροσκαφών, αεροπειρατής

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

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

απαγωγέας, αρπακτικός

απαγωγέας, αρπακτικός

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

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

απάγω, κρατώ σε αιχμαλωσία

απάγω, κρατώ σε αιχμαλωσία

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

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

ληστεύω, κλέβω με απειλή βίας

ληστεύω, κλέβω με απειλή βίας

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

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

ληστής, κλεπταποδόχος

ληστής, κλεπταποδόχος

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

to unlawfully and intentionally kill another human being

δολοφονώ, σκοτώνω

δολοφονώ, σκοτώνω

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

a person who is guilty of killing another human being deliberately

δολοφόνος, φονιάς

δολοφόνος, φονιάς

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

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

βιάζω, διαπράττω βιασμό

βιάζω, διαπράττω βιασμό

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

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

βιαστής, σεξουαλικός επιτιθέμενος

βιαστής, σεξουαλικός επιτιθέμενος

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

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

ληστεία, κλοπή

ληστεία, κλοπή

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

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

λαθρέμπορος, διακινητής

λαθρέμπορος, διακινητής

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

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

λαθρεμπορεύω, μετακινώ παράνομα και κρυφά αγαθά ή ανθρώπους σε ή από μια χώρα

λαθρεμπορεύω, μετακινώ παράνομα και κρυφά αγαθά ή ανθρώπους σε ή από μια χώρα

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

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

καταδιώκω, ενοχλώ

καταδιώκω, ενοχλώ

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

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

στοκερ, ακόλουθος

στοκερ, ακόλουθος

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

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

τρομοκρατία

τρομοκρατία

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

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

τρομοκράτης, βίαιος εξτρεμιστής

τρομοκράτης, βίαιος εξτρεμιστής

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

to activate a bomb, an explosive, etc.

ενεργοποιώ, πυροδοτώ

ενεργοποιώ, πυροδοτώ

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

an object that is designed to explode and cause destruction

βόμβα, εκρηκτική συσκευή

βόμβα, εκρηκτική συσκευή

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

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

κλοπή

κλοπή

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

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

κλέφτης, ληστής

κλέφτης, ληστής

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

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

βανδαλισμός

βανδαλισμός

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

to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

βανδαλίζω, καταστρέφω σκόπιμα

βανδαλίζω, καταστρέφω σκόπιμα

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

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

μάρτυρας, αυτόπτης μάρτυρας

μάρτυρας, αυτόπτης μάρτυρας

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

the act of stealing property or money using a weapon

ένοπλη ληστεία, κλοπή με όπλο

ένοπλη ληστεία, κλοπή με όπλο

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

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

δακτυλικό αποτύπωμα, αποτύπωμα δακτύλου

δακτυλικό αποτύπωμα, αποτύπωμα δακτύλου

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

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

εγκληματίας, κακοποιός

εγκληματίας, κακοποιός

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

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

συλλαμβάνω

συλλαμβάνω

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

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

πιάνω, πιάσιμο

πιάνω, πιάσιμο

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

to officially accuse someone of an offense

κατηγορώ, ενάγω

κατηγορώ, ενάγω

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

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

ερευνώ,  εξετάζω

ερευνώ, εξετάζω

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

to have or express uncertainty about something

αμφισβητώ, αμφιβάλλω

αμφισβητώ, αμφιβάλλω

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

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

δίκης, δικαστική διαδικασία

δίκης, δικαστική διαδικασία

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

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

κατηγορούμενος, εναγόμενος

κατηγορούμενος, εναγόμενος

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

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

αθωωμένος, δηλωμένος αθώος

αθωωμένος, δηλωμένος αθώος

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

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

δικαστήριο, δικαστική αίθουσα

δικαστήριο, δικαστική αίθουσα

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

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

απόδειξη,  μαρτυρία

απόδειξη, μαρτυρία

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

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

ένοχος, υπεύθυνος

ένοχος, υπεύθυνος

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

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

αθώος, αναιτίαστος

αθώος, αναιτίαστος

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

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

δικαστής, μαγιστράτος

δικαστής, μαγιστράτος

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

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

σώμα ενόρκων, πάνελ ενόρκων

σώμα ενόρκων, πάνελ ενόρκων

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

information or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something

απόδειξη, τεκμήριο

απόδειξη, τεκμήριο

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

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

καταδικάζω

καταδικάζω

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

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

ετυμηγορία, απόφαση

ετυμηγορία, απόφαση

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