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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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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)

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
[noun]

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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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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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
[noun]

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

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piracy
[noun]

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

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scam
[noun]

a dishonest or illegal way of gaining money

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mugger
[noun]

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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arson
[noun]

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

Ex: The insurance company denied the claim due to evidence suggesting the fire was caused arson.
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smuggling
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the act of importing or exporting goods or people secretly and against the law

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unlawful killing of a person without premeditation or intent

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

Ex: Hostage negotiations are delicate processes aimed at securing the safe release of captives without ransom.
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a criminal who steals money or other goods from people's pockets or bags

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

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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
[Verb]

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

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to abduct
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to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

Ex: If the security measures fail , criminals will abduct more victims .
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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 make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

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wiretap
[noun]

a method of secretly listening to or recording telephone conversations

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

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

Ex: The group of rebels conspired assassinate the ruling monarch .
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to act or pretend to be someone else, typically for the purpose of entertainment or mimicry

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hustle
[noun]

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

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

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7)
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