HATE CRIMES Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

hate crimes

noun

plural of hate crime

as in bias crimes

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For Luis Javier Santos, the former head of UFERCO who investigated the case against Hernández, the former leader’s return represents a failure to prosecute him for his crimes, rather than a chance for justice.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
Because of his previous felonies, though none for violent crimes, Pfister could now be defined as a habitual offender under Michigan law and faces prison.

— Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of crimes

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Headline figures such as tasks completed, queries handled or hours saved can look impressive while concealing errors, rework, poor customer outcomes and escalating operating expenses.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
High jump is a technical event — while physiology matters, the winner tends to be decided by who can best correct their errors as the bar goes up.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 July 2026

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The suit alleges violations of her First Amendment rights and that she was discriminated against because of her Muslim religion.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
The case was about violations of UNCLOS, which covers the rights of states related to business, environment, natural resources, and freedom of navigation.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of violations

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The Sun in your 2nd House of Resources opposes Pluto in your 8th House of Shared Resources, spotlighting debts, joint expenses, intimacy, obligations, or the emotional price of staying vague.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
Prosecutors say Goldstein diverted money from his law firm to pay gambling debts and falsely deducting gambling debts as business expenses.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

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However, that same confidentiality also empowers terrorists and criminals to conceal their misdeeds—including the systemic abuse of millions of children.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 July 2026
Whether that’s correct and whether the IG found other misdeeds are not yet known.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of misdeeds

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