HATE CRIME Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

hate crime

noun

Definition of hate crime

as in bias crime

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Recent Examples of hate crime Authorities are investigating a hate crime after a beloved Pasadena mural was vandalized this week with an antisemitic message and swastikas. — Jasmine Mendez follow, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 An Anti-Defamation League audit of antisemitic incidents found that attacks increased by 30% between 2024 and 2025, a rise that Mamdani recognized while touting investments in hate crime combatants. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026 Raj steals Shah’s story about his family experiencing a hate crime and uses it as a way to become more respected and popular. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 July 2026 He was charged with two felonies — burglary in the third degree as a hate crime, and menacing in the third degree as a hate crime, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said Friday, July 17. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hate crime

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Noun

The department also has a dedicated officer who tracks bias crimes and serves as a liaison with the LGBTQ community.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025
The police report does not list the incident as a hate/bias crime.

— Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025

Definition of bias crime

Noun

Early on, the Pisces Moon in your 2nd House of Resources opposes Venus in your 8th House of Shared Commitments, stirring tension around budgets, favors, trust, or emotional debt.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
The proceeds may reduce debt or fund repurchases, but the underlying structure survives largely unchanged.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of debt

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Michael was arrested two days later, per Denver TV station KUSA, and charged with first-degree murder, use of a weapon in a violent crime, theft of $100 to $500, and abuse of a corpse.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Instead of dwelling on the crime, the owners decided to respond with humor, posting the video on Instagram with a mock 0-star review for the burglary crew.

— Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of crime

Noun

The state ethics commission accused the Georgia Republican Assembly and its political action committee of failing to disclose more than $180,000 of contributions and other violations.

— David Wickert, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
The citations were issued for violations that included speeding, not adhering to traffic signs and signals, unsafe turning movements, use of cellphones and driving without a license.

— Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026

Definition of violation

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More than 150 scientists and prior GOP investigations say there is no evidence tying Fauci to wrongdoing, as experts point instead to likely natural origins and Washington tightens oversight of high-risk lab research.

— Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Quick hits The Panthers were cleared of any wrongdoing in relation to the cause of Scourton’s ACL injury in practice last week, according to a source close to the situation.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026

Definition of wrongdoing

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The felony second-degree assault by strangulation charge was added by the district attorney’s office after a forensic examination by a nurse at Anschutz Medical Center.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
Elijah Bieniemy, 27, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm during the commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside of a dwelling.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of felony

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Instead, she was charged with one misdemeanor count of animal cruelty and one misdemeanor count of confinement of animals without sufficient exercise.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Her office also moved to dismiss at least one of the other three misdemeanor cases that had been brought in connection with the Reflecting Pool.

— Ryan J. Reilly, NBC news, 31 July 2026

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