Ordförråd för IELTS Academic (Poäng 6-7) - Crime

a plan which is a secret and made by a group of people to do something illegal or to kill someone

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

the process of concealing the origins, ownership, or destination of illegally obtained money by passing it through a legitimate financial institution or businesses

the persistent and unwanted attention, harassment, or surveillance of one person towards another, causing fear or distress

criminal activities carried out through the use of computers or the internet, often involving unauthorized access to computer systems, theft of personal or financial information, fraud, identity theft, or the spread of malicious software

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

unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted materials, such as software, music, movies, or books

a dishonest or illegal way of gaining money

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

the crime of murdering another person

the criminal act of setting something on fire, particularly a building

the act of importing or exporting goods or people secretly and against the law

unlawful killing of a person without premeditation or intent

an amount of money demanded or paid for the release of a person who is in captivity

a criminal who steals money or other goods from people's pockets or bags

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

to secretly steal money entrusted to one's care, typically by manipulating financial records, for personal use or gain

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

to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

to make some alterations in order to make something that has been obtained illegally, especially money and currency appear legal or acceptable

to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

‌an act of violently stealing something valuable, especially from a shop or bank

a method of secretly listening to or recording telephone conversations

to steal goods from a store by secretly taking them without paying

to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

the act of making false and malicious statements about someone to ruin their reputation

to act or pretend to be someone else, typically for the purpose of entertainment or mimicry

a fraudulent or deceptive scheme or activity designed to obtain money or other benefits through dishonest or illegal means

to illegally enter a building or area with the intent to commit theft or other crimes