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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Crime
Here, you will learn some English words related to Crime that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.
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a secret plan by a group to commit an unlawful, harmful, or treacherous act
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 act of one person killing another, whether lawfully or unlawfully
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
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
