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Lista de Palabras Nivel C2 - Crime

Aquí aprenderá todas las palabras esenciales para hablar sobre crimen, recopiladas específicamente para estudiantes de nivel C2.

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witness tampering
[Sustantivo]

the act of unlawfully influencing or intimidating a witness in a legal case

manipulación de testigos, obstrucción de la justicia

manipulación de testigos, obstrucción de la justicia

Ex: The investigation revealed multiple instances witness tampering, leading to additional charges against the accused .
cold case
[Sustantivo]

a criminal investigation that has remained unsolved for a significant period and lacks recent investigative leads

caso sin resolver, caso frío

caso sin resolver, caso frío

Ex: Despite being cold case for over twenty years , the investigation gained renewed attention after a true crime podcast featured the unsolved mystery .
vigilante
[Sustantivo]

an individual or group of individuals who take the law into their own hands, acting outside the legal system to enforce their version of justice or address perceived wrongs

vigilante

vigilante

Ex: The community debated the ethics of a group of citizens who vigilantes to address alleged corruption within local government .
felony
[Sustantivo]

a serious crime such as arson, murder, rape, etc.

crimen

crimen

Ex: His criminal record showed felonies, making it difficult for him to find employment after his release from prison .
misdemeanor
[Sustantivo]

an action that is considered wrong or unacceptable yet not very serious

falta, delito menor

falta, delito menor

Ex: Public intoxication is often classified as misdemeanor, leading to a night in jail or a minor fine .
embezzlement
[Sustantivo]

the act of stealing funds that are placed in one's trust and belong to one's employer

desfalco

desfalco

Ex: Conviction embezzlement can result in severe penalties , including imprisonment , fines , and restitution to the victims .
extortion
[Sustantivo]

a crime where someone forces another person to give them money or valuable things by threatening or intimidating them

extorsión

extorsión

Ex: Extortion of additional funds from prior victims continued when the thief threatened to expose private details .
mobster
[Sustantivo]

a member of a criminal organization, often involved in organized crime such as racketeering, extortion, and other illicit activities

mafioso, gánster

mafioso, gánster

Ex: mobster faced charges of racketeering , money laundering , and other organized crime activities .
battery
[Sustantivo]

the intentional and unlawful physical contact or harm inflicted on another person

agresión

agresión

Ex: Law enforcement officers intervened to prevent the escalation of a domestic dispute that had the potential battery.
delinquency
[Sustantivo]

a minor crime or misdeed, especially of a young person

delincuencia

delincuencia

Ex: delinquency in adolescence can sometimes predict continued criminal behavior into adulthood , highlighting the need for effective prevention strategies .
recidivism
[Sustantivo]

the tendency of a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense to reoffend, leading to their re-arrest, reconviction, or return to criminal behavior

reincidencia

reincidencia

Ex: Nonprofit organizations focused on recidivism by offering support and mentorship to individuals upon their release from prison .
libel
[Sustantivo]

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

libelo, difamación

libelo, difamación

Ex: The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff , awarding damages for the emotional distress and financial loss caused by libel.
gangland
[Sustantivo]

the environment or territory associated with criminal gangs, particularly those engaged in organized crime, violence, and illicit activities

territorio de pandillas, mundo del crimen organizado

territorio de pandillas, mundo del crimen organizado

Ex: The city implemented social initiatives to provide alternatives for youth susceptible to recruitment gangland activities .
to despoil
[Verbo]

to take valuables by force, often resulting in destruction or damage

despojar, saquear

despojar, saquear

Ex: The invaders ' primary objective was despoil the enemy 's resources , leaving their infrastructure in shambles .
to forge
[Verbo]

to create a fake copy or imitation of something

falsificar, forjar

falsificar, forjar

to loot
[Verbo]

to illegally obtain or exploit copyrighted or patented material for personal gain

saquear

saquear

Ex: The artist 's designs looted by counterfeiters who mass-produced knockoff products and sold them at a fraction of the price .
to collude
[Verbo]

‌to cooperate secretly or illegally for deceiving other people

conspirar, confabularse

conspirar, confabularse

Ex: The competitors were suspected colluding to divide up contracts and stifle competition in the industry .
to poach
[Verbo]

to illegally hunt, catch, or fish on another person's property or in prohibited areas

cazar furtivamente, pescar furtivamente

cazar furtivamente, pescar furtivamente

Ex: Rangers caught individuals using prohibited nets poach crabs in the ecologically sensitive mangrove area .
to pilfer
[Verbo]

to steal small quantities or insignificant items

hurtar

hurtar

Ex: The cat burglar managed pilfer jewelry from several upscale residences .

to take something for one's own use, especially illegally or without the owner's permission

apropiarse de

apropiarse de

Ex: Individuals were arrested appropriating confidential information from the government .
to con
[Verbo]

to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information

estafar, enganchar

estafar, enganchar

Ex: The street conned passersby with sleight of hand tricks , making them believe he had supernatural abilities .

to make a false copy of something with the intent to deceive

falsificar

falsificar

Ex: He was arrested counterfeiting passports .

to provide evidence or information that suggests a person's involvement in a crime or wrongdoing

incriminar

incriminar

Ex: The defense attorney cross-examined the witness , trying to expose any inconsistencies that incriminate their client .

to commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral act, such as a crime or an offense

perpetrar, cometer

perpetrar, cometer

Ex: The media coverage highlighted the heinous perpetrated by the gang in the city .
to perjure
[Verbo]

to lie in a court of law after officially swearing to tell the truth

perjurar

perjurar

to extort
[Verbo]

to illegally obtain money, property, or services from someone through threat of harm or force

extorsionar

extorsionar

Ex: Police suspected the extorted bank account numbers and passwords from vulnerable victims using frightenting hoax messages .

to enter someone's land or building without permission

entrar sin autorización

entrar sin autorización

Ex: The hikers were unaware that they trespassing on protected land until they were approached by park rangers .
to carjack
[Verbo]

to forcibly steal a vehicle from its driver, often involving threats or violence

robar un coche, despojar un vehículo

robar un coche, despojar un vehículo

Ex: A witness called 911 after observing a suspicious individual attempting carjack an elderly couple at a gas station .
to bootleg
[Verbo]

to produce, distribute, or sell illicit or unauthorized goods

contrabandear

contrabandear

Ex: Authorities arrested a group of individuals attempting bootleg a new designer drug , which had recently been classified as illegal .
to swindle
[Verbo]

to use deceit in order to deprive someone of their money or other possessions

estafar

estafar

Ex: Do n't fall victim to schemes that promise unrealistic returns but swindle you out of your hard-earned money .
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