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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: The detective was assigned to the cold case unit, focusing on unsolved crimes that had gone inactive for years. 
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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: In the absence of effective law enforcement, some residents formed a vigilante group to combat rising crime in their neighborhood. 
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felony
felony
[noun]

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

Ex: Tax evasion is a felony offense that can lead to substantial fines and imprisonment if convicted. 
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misdemeanor

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

Ex: She was charged with a misdemeanor for trespassing on private property. 
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embezzlement

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

Ex: The accountant was found guilty of embezzlement after diverting company funds into personal accounts for several years. 
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extortion
extortion
[noun]

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

Ex: The gang was arrested for extortion after threatening local shopkeepers. 
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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 police conducted a raid on a known mobster's hideout, resulting in several arrests. 
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battery
battery
[noun]

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

Ex: The suspect was arrested and charged with battery for physically assaulting a bystander during the altercation. 
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delinquency

a minor crime or misdeed, especially of a young person

Ex: Juvenile delinquency refers to illegal or antisocial behavior by minors, often leading to intervention by the juvenile justice system. 
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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: The high rate of recidivism among certain offenders prompted a reevaluation of rehabilitation strategies. 
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libel
libel
[noun]

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

Ex: The celebrity sued the tabloid for libel after it published false and damaging statements about her personal life. 
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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: Law enforcement increased patrols in the gangland areas to address rising crime rates. 
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to despoil

to take valuables by force

Ex: The invading army despoiled the village of all its treasures. 
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to forge
to forge
[Verb]

to create a fake copy or imitation of something

Ex: He tried to forge the artist's signature on the painting to sell it at a higher price. 
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to loot
to loot
[Verb]

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

Ex: The company discovered that a competitor had looted their proprietary software code and was selling a similar product under a different name. 
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to collude

‌to cooperate secretly or illegally for deceiving other people

Ex: The two companies were found to have colluded to inflate prices and eliminate competition in the market. 
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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: The authorities apprehended a group of individuals who were attempting to poach endangered species in the wildlife sanctuary. 
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to pilfer
to pilfer
[Verb]

to steal small quantities or insignificant items

Ex: The pickpocket skillfully pilfered wallets from unsuspecting commuters in the crowded subway. 
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to appropriate

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

Ex: The employee was fired for appropriating company funds for personal expenses. 
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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 scammer conned elderly individuals into giving them their life savings by posing as a bank representative over the phone. 
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to counterfeit

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

Ex: He was caught trying to counterfeit the signatures on the documents. 
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to incriminate

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

Ex: The witness hesitated to testify, fearing that any statement might inadvertently incriminate them in the ongoing investigation. 
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to perpetrate

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

Ex: The investigation revealed a network of individuals who conspired to perpetrate fraud against the company. 
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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: Mobsters were known to extort "protection money" from shop owners by threatening violence if they didn't pay up. 
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to trespass

to enter someone's land or building without permission

Ex: Despite the warning signs, he chose to trespass onto the private property, ignoring the owner's rights. 
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to carjack

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

Ex: In a daring act of crime, the thieves attempted to carjack a luxury sedan at gunpoint in broad daylight. 
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to bootleg

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

Ex: He was arrested for bootlegging illegal substances. 
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to swindle

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

Ex: The con artist swindled unsuspecting investors out of millions of dollars by promising high returns on fake investments. 
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