Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
commit-crime
verb phrase
/kəˈmɪt kraɪm/
Definition
To carry out an act that is against the law.
Examples
- He was arrested for committing a crime last month.
- Committing a crime can lead to serious consequences, including imprisonment.
- Many people are unaware that committing a crime affects not just the individual but the community as well.
Meaning
The phrase ‘commit a crime’ refers to the act of engaging in illegal behavior or actions that are punishable by law.
Synonyms
- Perpetrate
- Engage in illegal activity
- Offend
- Break the law
