Vocabulary List: Crimes

The deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another is called __.

Homicide

Entering a building unlawfully with the intent to commit a crime is known as __.

Burglary

The crime of taking something of value from another by force is termed __.

Robbery

Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial gain is referred to as __.

Fraud

An intentional act causing another person to fear imminent bodily harm is __.

Assault

Deliberate destruction of public or private property is called __.

Vandalism

The act of wrongfully taking funds placed in one's trust is known as __.

Embezzlement

The unlawful taking of someone else's property is known as __.

Theft

The unlawful taking and carrying away of a person is termed __.

Kidnapping

The unlawful use of violence against civilians in pursuit of political aims is __.

Terrorism

A minor wrongdoing is classified as a __.

Misdemeanor

A serious crime, typically involving violence, is known as a __.

Felony

The offense of willfully telling an untruth under oath is referred to as __.

Perjury

Demanding payment for not revealing compromising information is called __.

Blackmail

Giving or receiving something of value for influence is known as __.

Bribery

The intention to do evil or show ill will is __.

Malice

The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property is __.

Arson

Criminal activities carried out on the internet are known as __.

Cybercrime

Obtaining something through force or threats is called __.

Extortion

Violent behavior within the home is referred to as __.

Domestic Violence

Any sexual act performed without consent is __.

Sexual Assault

Repeatedly following or harassing someone is known as __.

Stalking

An agreement to commit an illegal act is termed __.

Conspiracy

A criminal act motivated by bias is a __.

Hate Crime

Interfering with a witness's testimony is called __.

Witness Tampering

Being visibly drunk in public is known as __.

Public Intoxication

The act of stealing goods from a store is __.

Shoplifting

Taking someone's property valued above a certain amount is called __.

Grand Theft

A person who helps commit a crime is an __.

Accomplice

The illegal reproduction of money is __.

Counterfeiting

Entering another's property by force is known as __.

Forcible Entry

Trading on the stock exchange to one's own advantage is called __.

Insider Trading

Disturbing the peace through actions is referred to as __.

Public Disorder

The illegal trade of humans for exploitation is __.

Human Trafficking

Unlawful restraint of an individual is __.

False Imprisonment

A payment demanded for the release of a captive is called __.

Ransom

Making a false spoken statement damaging to reputation is __.

Slander

The act of deceiving someone is __.

Deception

Software designed to disrupt computer systems is called __.

Malware

The practice of taking someone else's work and passing it off as your own is __.

Plagiarism

Persuading someone to commit perjury is __.

Subornation of Perjury

The act of secretly gathering information is __.

Spying