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Crime and Punishment - Violent Crimes

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to assail
to assail
[Verb]

to launch a vigorous or violent attack on someone or something, either physically or verbally

Ex: The boxer assailed his opponent with a flurry of punches in the final round. 
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assault
assault
[noun]

an act of crime in which someone physically attacks another person

Ex: The police arrested the suspect for assault after he attacked a passerby on the street. 
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battery
battery
[noun]

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

Ex: The suspect was arrested and charged with battery for physically assaulting a bystander during the altercation. 
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to attack
to attack
[Verb]

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

Ex: The predators in the wild often attack weaker members of the herd. 
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to batter
to batter
[Verb]

to forcefully strike something or someone

Ex: In frustration, he began to batter the door with a heavy object. 
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battered
battered
[Adjective]

subjected to ongoing physical abuse, often in the context of domestic violence

Ex: The shelter provides support for battered women. 
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to kill
to kill
[Verb]

to end the life of someone or something

Ex: The hunter aimed carefully to kill the deer for food. 
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killing
killing
[noun]

the act of ending a life, typically referring to the deliberate or intentional termination of a living being

Ex: The assassin's killing of the political leader was meticulously planned. 
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to mug
to mug
[Verb]

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

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

to unlawfully and intentionally kill another human being

Ex: The prosecutor accused the defendant of plotting to murder the victim. 
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ransom
ransom
[noun]

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

Ex: The kidnappers demanded a large ransom for the safe return of the CEO's daughter. 
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to shoot
to shoot
[Verb]

to kill or injure a person or animal using a firearm, bow, or similar weapon

Ex: The hunter shot the deer from a distance with a single arrow. 
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to stab
to stab
[Verb]

to push a knife or other sharp object into someone to injure or kill them

Ex: The assailant attempted to stab the victim multiple times before fleeing the scene. 
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to bomb
to bomb
[Verb]

to attack someone or something using explosive devices

Ex: The government accused the other country of bombing our embassy, leading to a diplomatic crisis. 
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to riot
to riot
[Verb]

to engage in violent and disorderly behavior, typically by a group of people, often in protest or as a reaction to a perceived injustice

Ex: The crowd began to riot when they learned about the unjust decision. 
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riotous
riotous
[Adjective]

full of disorder, violence, or uncontrolled behavior

Ex: The crowd became riotous. 
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arson
arson
[noun]

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

Ex: The fire department suspects arson as the cause of the warehouse fire. 
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homicide
homicide
[noun]

the act of one person killing another, whether lawfully or unlawfully

Ex: The police investigated the homicide that occurred downtown. 
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honor killing

the murder of a family member, usually a woman, for allegedly bringing shame or dishonor to the family

Ex: The girl was a victim of an honor killing. 
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felony
felony
[noun]

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

Ex: Tax evasion is a felony offense that can lead to substantial fines and imprisonment if convicted. 
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genocide
genocide
[noun]

a mass murder committed in order to destroy a particular nation, religious or ethnic group, or race

Ex: The United Nations defines genocide as acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial, or religious group. 
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premeditated
premeditated
[Adjective]

planned well in advance through careful prior consideration

Ex: The attack appeared premeditated given the weapons stockpile and camouflage equipment found. 
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manslaughter

unlawful killing of a person without premeditation or intent

Ex: The defendant was charged with manslaughter after a fatal car accident caused by reckless driving. 
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involuntary manslaughter

the crime of causing someone's death by accident or carelessness, without intending to kill

Ex: He was charged with involuntary manslaughter. 
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voluntary manslaughter

the crime of killing someone illegally without planning it, usually in a sudden emotional situation

Ex: He was arrested for voluntary manslaughter. 
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terror
terror
[noun]

the deliberate use of severe fear as a tool of coercion, often tied to political aims

Ex: The regime governed through terror. 
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terrorism
terrorism
[noun]

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

Ex: Terrorism poses a significant challenge to global security and stability. 
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thuggery
thuggery
[noun]

violent, aggressive, or criminal behavior

Ex: The town suffered from thuggery. 
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victim
victim
[noun]

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

Ex: The victim of the robbery was left shaken but unharmed after the ordeal. 
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weapon
weapon
[noun]

an object that can physically harm someone or something, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.

Ex: The soldier carried a rifle as his primary weapon during combat. 
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