anti-crime

adjective

an·​ti-crime ˌan-tē-ˈkrīm  ˌan-tī- 

: opposing or intended to discourage or prevent crime and especially violent crime

anti-crime legislation

an anti-crime campaign

Examples of anti-crime in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The lawsuit also alleged that officers assigned to the Police Department’s youth gang and drug prevention education programs were paid using COMBAT grant funds — Jackson County tax dollars earmarked for anti-crime programs — despite not performing duties required under the grants. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026

Still, Manzo’s posture resonated with many in a region where polls show growing support for aggressive anti-crime tactics. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026

The travel ban was expanded late last year following a shooting targeting National Guard members near the White House while on assignment as part of the president’s anti-crime initiative. — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 4 May 2026

Continue reading … ‘INSANE’ — Dem mayor calls anti-crime signs 'expressions of exclusion' as city removes final sign. — FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anti-crime

• aforetime
• allozyme
• anytime
• christmastime
• cybercrime
• dinnertime
• guggenheim
• isozyme
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• maritime
• mesenchyme
• overtime