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C2 Level Wordlist - Crime

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Crime, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
cold case
cold case
[noun]

a criminal investigation that has remained unsolved for a significant period and lacks recent investigative leads

Ex: Despite being a cold case for over twenty years , the investigation gained renewed attention after a true crime podcast featured the unsolved mystery .
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vigilante
vigilante
[noun]

an individual or group of individuals who take the law into their own hands, acting outside the legal system to enforce their version of justice or address perceived wrongs

Ex: Frustrated by a series of unsolved crimes, a few individuals formed a vigilante posse to track down the perpetrators.
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felony
felony
[noun]

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

Ex: His criminal record showed multiple felonies, making it difficult for him to find employment after his release from prison .
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misdemeanor

an action that is considered wrong or unacceptable yet not very serious

Ex: Public intoxication is often classified as a misdemeanor, leading to a night in jail or a minor fine .
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embezzlement

the act of stealing funds that are placed in one's trust and belong to one's employer

Ex: Conviction for embezzlement can result in severe penalties , including imprisonment , fines , and restitution to the victims .
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extortion
extortion
[noun]

the criminal act of obtaining money, property, or services from someone through coercion, threats, or intimidation

Ex: Victims of extortion often feel helpless and afraid .
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mobster
mobster
[noun]

a member of a criminal organization, often involved in organized crime such as racketeering, extortion, and other illicit activities

Ex: The mobster faced charges of racketeering , money laundering , and other organized crime activities .
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battery
battery
[noun]

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

Ex: Law enforcement officers intervened to prevent the escalation of a domestic dispute that had the potential for battery.
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delinquency

a minor crime or misdeed, especially of a young person

Ex: Chronic delinquency in adolescence can sometimes predict continued criminal behavior into adulthood , highlighting the need for effective prevention strategies .
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recidivism

the tendency of a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense to reoffend, leading to their re-arrest, reconviction, or return to criminal behavior

Ex: Nonprofit organizations focused on reducing recidivism by offering support and mentorship to individuals upon their release from prison .
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libel
libel
[noun]

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

Ex: The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff , awarding damages for the emotional distress and financial loss caused by the libel.
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gangland
gangland
[noun]

the environment or territory associated with criminal gangs, particularly those engaged in organized crime, violence, and illicit activities

Ex: The city implemented social initiatives to provide alternatives for youth susceptible to recruitment into gangland activities .
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to despoil

to take valuables by force

Ex: The castle was despoiled by looters during the rebellion.
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to forge
to forge
[Verb]

to create a fake copy or imitation of something

Ex: She was arrested for attempting to forge documents .
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to loot
to loot
[Verb]

to illegally obtain or exploit copyrighted or patented material for personal gain

Ex: The artist 's designs were looted by counterfeiters who mass-produced knockoff products and sold them at a fraction of the price .
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to collude

‌to cooperate secretly or illegally for deceiving other people

Ex: The competitors were suspected of colluding to divide up contracts and stifle competition in the industry .
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to poach
to poach
[Verb]

to illegally hunt, catch, or fish on another person's property or in prohibited areas

Ex: Rangers caught individuals using prohibited nets to poach crabs in the ecologically sensitive mangrove area .
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to pilfer
to pilfer
[Verb]

to steal small quantities or insignificant items

Ex: The cat burglar managed to pilfer jewelry from several upscale residences .
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to appropriate

to take something for one's own use, especially illegally or without the owner's permission

Ex: The artist was accused of appropriating cultural symbols without understanding their significance .
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to con
to con
[Verb]

to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information

Ex: The street magician conned passersby with sleight of hand tricks , making them believe he had supernatural abilities .
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to counterfeit

to make a false copy of something with the intent to deceive

Ex: He was arrested for counterfeiting passports .
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to incriminate

to provide evidence or information that suggests a person's involvement in a crime or wrongdoing

Ex: The defense attorney cross-examined the witness , trying to expose any inconsistencies that could incriminate their client .
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to perpetrate

to commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral act, such as a crime or an offense

Ex: The media coverage highlighted the heinous acts perpetrated by the gang in the city .
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to extort
to extort
[Verb]

to illegally obtain money, property, or services from someone through threat of harm or force

Ex: Police suspected the hacker extorted bank account numbers and passwords from vulnerable victims using frightenting hoax messages .
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to trespass

to enter someone's land or building without permission

Ex: The homeowner pressed charges against the individuals for trespassing on their land without permission.
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to carjack

to forcibly steal a vehicle from its driver, often involving threats or violence

Ex: A witness called 911 after observing a suspicious individual attempting to carjack an elderly couple at a gas station .
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to bootleg

to sell or distribute illicit products, such as drugs, alcohol, or counterfeit goods

Ex: Police shut down a network that bootlegged alcohol across state lines .
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to swindle

to use deceit in order to deprive someone of their money or other possessions

Ex: Do n't fall victim to schemes that promise unrealistic returns but ultimately swindle you out of your hard-earned money .
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