Livro English Result - Intermediário - Unidade 5 - 5C

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crime, infração

to take something from an organization, place, etc. without their consent, or with force

roubar, saquear

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

roubar, furtar

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

atacar

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

atirar, lançar

to unlawfully and intentionally kill another human being

matar, assassinar

to end the life of someone or something

matar, eliminar

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

sequestrar, raptar

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

sequestrar, desviar

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

prender, detentar