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Academic IELTS (Band 6-7) - Crime

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
conspiracy

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

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hostage

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

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money laundering

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

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stalking

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

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cybercrime

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

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burglary

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

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piracy

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

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scam

a dishonest or illegal way of gaining money

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mugger

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

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homicide

the crime of murdering another person

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arson

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

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smuggling

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

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manslaughter

unlawful killing of a person without premeditation or intent

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ransom

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

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pickpocket

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

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to smuggle

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

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to embezzle

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

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to mug

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

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to abduct

to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

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to launder

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

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to conspire

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

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heist

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

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wiretap

a method of secretly listening to or recording telephone conversations

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to shoplift

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

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to assassinate

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

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slander

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

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to impersonate

to pretend to be someone else, usually for deceptive or fraudulent purposes

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hustle

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

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to burglarize

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

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