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Face2face - Upper-intermediate - Unit 3 - 3A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3A in the Face2Face Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "shoplifting", "fraudster", "loot", etc.

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Face2face - Upper-intermediate
crime
[noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

Ex: The increase in crime has made residents feel unsafe .
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theft
[noun]

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

Ex: The museum increased its security measures after a theft of priceless art pieces from its gallery .
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burglary
[noun]

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

Ex: During the trial , evidence of the defendant ’s involvement in burglary was overwhelming .
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mugging
[noun]

the act of threatening someone or beating them in order to gain some money

Ex: mugging left him without his wallet and phone .
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the crime of taking goods from a store without paying for them

Ex: The security team implemented new measures to shoplifting.
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smuggling
[noun]

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

Ex: He was charged with smuggling cigarettes and avoiding taxes.
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the act of taking someone against their will and imprisoning them

Ex: International agencies are working together to prevent kidnapping.
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fraud
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the act of cheating in order to make illegal money

Ex: She was shocked to learn that her identity had been stolen and used fraud, leaving her with a damaged credit score .
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bribery
[noun]

the act of offering money to an authority to gain advantage

Ex: The anti-corruption campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers bribery in both public and private sectors .
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murder
[noun]

the crime of ending a person's life deliberately

Ex: The documentary explored various motives murder, shedding light on psychological factors involved .
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arson
[noun]

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

Ex: Arson is a serious crime that can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment.
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vandalism
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the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

Ex: Volunteers organized a cleanup effort to repair the damage caused vandalism in the local park .
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looting
[noun]

the act of stealing goods or property from a place, especially during a time of chaos or disorder

Ex: Shops were heavily damaged during looting.
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terrorism
[noun]

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

Ex: Many countries are strengthening their laws terrorism to protect national security .
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robbery
[noun]

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

Ex: The jewelry store was hit by robbery in broad daylight , with expensive items stolen .
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robber
[noun]

a person who steals from someone or something using force or threat of violence

Ex: The robber executed a heist at the jewelry store , taking valuable gems and cash .
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thief
[noun]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

Ex: thief attempted to escape through the alley , but the police quickly cornered him .
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to steal
[Verb]

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

Ex: While we were at the party , someone stealing valuables from the guests .
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burglar
[noun]

someone who illegally enters a place in order to steal something

Ex: burglar was caught on surveillance cameras , making it easy for the police to identify and arrest him .
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to burgle
[Verb]

to illegally enter a place in order to commit theft

Ex: The thieves attempted burgle the house while the owners were away on vacation .
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to mug
[Verb]

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

Ex: The mugged several people before being arrested by the authorities .
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mugger
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a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

Ex: He was mugger who targeted people on the subway , quickly snatching their bags before fleeing the scene .
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a person who secretly takes goods from a store without paying

Ex: Authorities charged shoplifter with petty theft .
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to steal goods from a store by secretly taking them without paying

Ex: The employee noticed the shoplifting and immediately called the police .
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to move goods or people illegally and secretly into or out of a country

Ex: The smuggled rare animals across the border .
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smuggler
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an individual who illegally and secretly imports or exports goods or people

Ex: smuggler faced severe penalties for attempting to bring in counterfeit products that violated international trade laws .
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to kidnap
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to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

Ex: She was terrified when she realized that they intended kidnap her .
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kidnapper
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someone who takes an individual away and holds them in captivity, particularly to demand something for their release

Ex: The victim was finally reunited with her family after kidnapper was apprehended by law enforcement .
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to illegally obtain money or property from someone by tricking them

Ex: The email phishing scheme aimed defraud recipients by tricking them into revealing personal information .
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fraudster
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a person who deceives others to gain money, particularly in business transactions

Ex: fraudster was sentenced to prison after the authorities uncovered his elaborate scheme to manipulate insurance claims .
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to bribe
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to persuade someone to do something, often illegal, by giving them an amount of money or something of value

Ex: The whistleblower came forward with information about a scheme bribe public officials for construction permits .
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to murder
[Verb]

to unlawfully and intentionally kill another human being

Ex: Last year , the criminal murdered an innocent bystander .
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murderer
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a person who is guilty of killing another human being deliberately

Ex: The documentary examined the psychology of murderer, trying to understand what drives someone to commit such a crime .
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arsonist
[noun]

a person who intentionally starts fires, often for criminal purposes

Ex: Authorities are searching for arsonist responsible for the forest fire .
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to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

Ex: The police arrested individuals vandalizing street signs and traffic signals .
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vandal
[noun]

someone who intentionally damages or destroys public or private property

Ex: As a punishment , vandal was required to clean up the mess they had made and pay for the repairs .
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to loot
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to illegally obtain or exploit copyrighted or patented material for personal gain

Ex: The artist 's designs looted by counterfeiters who mass-produced knockoff products and sold them at a fraction of the price .
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looter
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someone who steals things from a place during a time of unrest or disaster

Ex: looters targeted high-end stores during the riots .
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to force someone to act or obey by instilling intense fear, often through threats or violence

Ex: The terrorized the shop owners into paying them for protection .
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terrorist
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person who uses violence or threats to achieve political or ideological goals by targeting innocent people or civilians

Ex: terrorist was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of plotting a series of violent acts against innocent civilians .
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