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Vocabulário para IELTS Academic (Pontuação 5) - Crime

Aqui, você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas ao Crime que são necessárias para o exame acadêmico básico do IELTS.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
crime
[substantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crime,  delito

crime, delito

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .O aumento da **criminalidade** violenta fez os residentes se sentirem inseguros.
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offense
[substantivo]

any act that is against a law

infração, delito

infração, delito

Ex: He was arrested for a minor offense, but was released with a warning .
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theft
[substantivo]

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

roubo

roubo

Ex: The museum increased its security measures after a high-profile theft of priceless art pieces from its gallery .O museu aumentou suas medidas de segurança após um **roubo** de alto perfil de peças de arte inestimáveis de sua galeria.
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fraud
[substantivo]

the act of cheating in order to make illegal money

fraude, burla

fraude, burla

Ex: She was shocked to learn that her identity had been stolen and used for fraud, leaving her with a damaged credit score .Ela ficou chocada ao descobrir que sua identidade havia sido roubada e usada para **fraude**, deixando-a com uma pontuação de crédito danificada.
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assault
[substantivo]

an act of crime in which someone physically attacks another person

agressão, assalto

agressão, assalto

Ex: The assault was captured on surveillance cameras , providing crucial evidence for the investigation .O **assalto** foi captado por câmeras de vigilância, fornecendo provas cruciais para a investigação.
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treason
[substantivo]

the act of betraying one's country by rebelling against its government

traição, alta traição

traição, alta traição

Ex: Treason against the nation led to severe penalties under the law .A **traição** contra a nação levou a penalidades severas sob a lei.
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harassment
[substantivo]

the act of subjecting someone to repeated and unwanted attacks, criticism, or other forms of harmful behavior

assédio, perseguição

assédio, perseguição

Ex: Laws have been strengthened to protect victims from harassment.As leis foram fortalecidas para proteger as vítimas de **assédio**.
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to kidnap
[verbo]

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

sequestrar, raptar

sequestrar, raptar

Ex: She was terrified when she realized that they intended to kidnap her .Ela ficou aterrorizada quando percebeu que eles pretendiam **sequestrá-la**.
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vandalism
[substantivo]

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

vandalismo

vandalismo

Ex: Volunteers organized a cleanup effort to repair the damage caused by vandalism in the local park .Os voluntários organizaram um esforço de limpeza para reparar os danos causados pelo **vandalismo** no parque local.
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bribery
[substantivo]

the act of offering money to an authority to gain advantage

suborno,  corrupção

suborno, corrupção

Ex: The anti-corruption campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of bribery in both public and private sectors .A campanha anticorrupção visa aumentar a conscientização sobre os perigos do **suborno** nos setores público e privado.
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suspect
[substantivo]

someone who is believed to be guilty of an offence

suspeito

suspeito

Ex: Despite being a suspect, he insisted he was innocent until proven guilty .
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murder
[substantivo]

the crime of ending a person's life deliberately

assassinato

assassinato

Ex: The documentary explored various motives behind murder, shedding light on psychological factors involved .O documentário explorou vários motivos por trás do **assassinato**, lançando luz sobre os fatores psicológicos envolvidos.
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robbery
[substantivo]

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

roubo, furto

roubo, furto

Ex: The jewelry store was hit by a robbery in broad daylight , with expensive items stolen .A joalheria foi alvo de um **roubo** em plena luz do dia, com itens caros roubados.
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victim
[substantivo]

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

vítima

vítima

Ex: Support groups for victims of crime provide resources and a safe space to share their experiences .Grupos de apoio para **vítimas** de crime fornecem recursos e um espaço seguro para compartilhar suas experiências.
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accomplice
[substantivo]

someone who helps another to commit a crime or do a wrongdoing

cúmplice, coautor

cúmplice, coautor

Ex: The investigators uncovered evidence linking him to the crime , establishing his role as an accomplice.Os investigadores descobriram evidências que o ligavam ao crime, estabelecendo seu papel como **cúmplice**.
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blackmail
[substantivo]

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

chantagem, extorsão

chantagem, extorsão

Ex: The police launched an investigation into a case of blackmail involving threatening letters sent to a local politician .A polícia lançou uma investigação sobre um caso de **chantagem** envolvendo cartas ameaçadoras enviadas a um político local.
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terrorism
[substantivo]

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

terrorismo

terrorismo

Ex: Many countries are strengthening their laws against terrorism to protect national security .Muitos países estão fortalecendo suas leis contra o **terrorismo** para proteger a segurança nacional.
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to steal
[verbo]

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

roubar, furtar

roubar, furtar

Ex: While we were at the party , someone was stealing valuables from the guests .Enquanto estávamos na festa, alguém estava **roubando** objetos de valor dos convidados.
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to rob
[verbo]

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

roubar, assaltar

roubar, assaltar

Ex: The suspect was caught red-handed trying to rob a residence in the neighborhood .O suspeito foi pego em flagrante tentando **roubar** uma residência no bairro.
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assault
[substantivo]

an act of crime in which someone physically attacks another person

agressão, assalto

agressão, assalto

Ex: The assault was captured on surveillance cameras , providing crucial evidence for the investigation .O **assalto** foi captado por câmeras de vigilância, fornecendo provas cruciais para a investigação.
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to murder
[verbo]

to unlawfully and intentionally kill another human being

assassinar, matar

assassinar, matar

Ex: Last year , the criminal unexpectedly murdered an innocent bystander .No ano passado, o criminoso **assassinou** inesperadamente um espectador inocente.
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to treat someone unfairly or cruelly, often because of their race, gender, religion, or beliefs

perseguir, maltratar

perseguir, maltratar

Ex: The group was persecuted for their unconventional lifestyle and beliefs .O grupo foi **perseguido** por seu estilo de vida e crenças não convencionais.
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to defraud
[verbo]

to illegally obtain money or property from someone by tricking them

defraudar, enganar

defraudar, enganar

Ex: The email phishing scheme aimed to defraud recipients by tricking them into revealing personal information .O esquema de phishing por e-mail visava **defraudar** os destinatários enganando-os para revelar informações pessoais.
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to bribe
[verbo]

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

subornar, comprar

subornar, comprar

Ex: The whistleblower came forward with information about a scheme to bribe public officials for construction permits .O denunciante veio a público com informações sobre um esquema para **subornar** funcionários públicos por licenças de construção.
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to harass
[verbo]

to subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation, often causing distress or discomfort

assédio, importunar

assédio, importunar

Ex: Street vendors often face challenges , including being harassed by local authorities .Os vendedores ambulantes frequentemente enfrentam desafios, incluindo serem **assediados** pelas autoridades locais.
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to control or influence someone cleverly for personal gain or advantage

manipular, influenciar

manipular, influenciar

Ex: The cult leader manipulated his followers into believing he had divine powers and could lead them to enlightenment .O líder da seita **manipulou** seus seguidores para acreditarem que ele tinha poderes divinos e podia levá-los à iluminação.
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to rape
[verbo]

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

estuprar, violar

estuprar, violar

Ex: The legal system should hold accountable those who attempt to rape others .O sistema legal deve responsabilizar aqueles que tentam **estuprar** os outros.
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to commit
[verbo]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

cometer, perpetrar

cometer, perpetrar

Ex: The hacker was apprehended for committing cybercrimes , including unauthorized access to sensitive information .O hacker foi preso por **cometer** crimes cibernéticos, incluindo acesso não autorizado a informações sensíveis.
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to force someone to act or obey by instilling intense fear, often through threats or violence

aterrorizar, intimidar

aterrorizar, intimidar

Ex: The criminals terrorized the shop owners into paying them for protection .Os criminosos **aterrorizaram** os donos das lojas para que pagassem por proteção.
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to confess
[verbo]

to admit, especially to the police or legal authorities, that one has committed a crime or has done something wrong

confessar, admitir

confessar, admitir

Ex: If the evidence is strong , the accused will likely confess during the trial .Se as evidências forem fortes, o acusado provavelmente **confessará** durante o julgamento.
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to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

vandalizar, danificar intencionalmente

vandalizar, danificar intencionalmente

Ex: The police arrested individuals for vandalizing street signs and traffic signals .A polícia prendeu indivíduos por **vandalizar** placas de rua e sinais de trânsito.
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