hate crime

noun

Definition of hate crimenext
as in bias crime

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Recent Examples of hate crime Nathan Hochman said this kind of violence is exactly what hate crime laws are meant to address. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 McDonnell said hate crime incidence, however, is trending downward from the 838 attacks, a record high, that were logged in 2023. — City News Service, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 He was fired from Dior and ultimately convicted of a hate crime in a French court. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026 He was charged with a hate crime, malicious harassment and felony harassment in connection with the incident, according to the records. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hate crime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hate crime
  1. bias crime
  2. error
  3. debt
  4. crime
  5. violation
  6. wrongdoing
  7. felony
  8. misdemeanor
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
  • Smith allowed Boston to load the bases when Ceddanne Rafaela lined a single over a leaping Willy Adames, leaving him with no margin for error against the heart of Boston’s lineup.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Missouri Supreme Court overturned the verdict a year later, however, citing errors by the judge and concluding that the prosecution never proved a murder had even been committed.
    — Dan Kelly August 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of error
Noun
  • In August 1998, a financial crisis hit Russia, causing a default on domestic debt and a collapse of the ruble.
    — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This strategy, announced after yields hit 19-year highs, involves funding these repurchases by issuing more short-term bills, effectively swapping longer-term debt for shorter maturities.
    — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of debt
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  • The scene of the crime, 30 years later There is no monument to Shakur at the corner of Flamingo Road and Koval Lane where he was shot.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Laws regarding incarceration of youthful offenders — age 25 or younger at the time of the crime — have evolved since the siblings were tried.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of crime
Noun
  • Miles says similar texts were sent to others about the recall, and that the texts constitute quid pro quo, a major ethics violation.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The party also viewed Yabloko’s stance on Ukraine as unlawful and tantamount to calling for the violation of Russia’s territorial integrity.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of violation
Noun
  • Mills has not been charged with any crime and has denied any wrongdoing.
    — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • He’s been accused of no wrongdoing in connection to his on-again, off-again girlfriend’s death.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of wrongdoing
Noun
  • Thirteen current or former students, as well as a student's father, face felony or misdemeanor charges, according to a press release.
    — Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Robert Zanolla, Mohammed Hurabi, Lars Zeepvat, Liam Smith, Michael Brogno, Kaden Howe, Connor Hurleigh, Seth Beardsley, Kyle Ridpath, Daniel Price, Charles Wiseman, Abbatiello and Robinson face various charges from misdemeanors to felonies.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of felony
Noun
  • The teens face misdemeanors including trespassing and reckless conduct, and two were given citations for having pellet guns.
    — Sara Machi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Hickman was convicted in 2024 of misdemeanor fourth-degree child abuse, according to court records.
    — JACQUELINE GANUN, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of misdemeanor

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