Definition of crimes

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • crimes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • crimes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • crimes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of crimes


  • (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act (noun)

    Examples

    1. a long record of crimes

    Synonyms

    1. criminal offence
    2. criminal offense
    3. law-breaking
  • an evil act not necessarily punishable by law (noun)

    Examples

    1. crimes of the heart

See definition of crimes in Merriam Webster