Crime

“Crime” is a relevant topic for you, an ESL learner, for multiple reasons. Discussing crime exposes you to social issues and fosters critical thinking skills as you explore the causes and consequences of criminal activity. Also, crime is a common theme in news and conversations, so being familiar with it allows you to participate more confidently in everyday interactions. Sound interesting? Today’s vocabulary will help you do just that. So, let’s jump right in!

In today’s lesson, you’re going to have:

• 5 advanced English vocabulary words about Crime.

• 15 examples of phrases that you can use on a daily basis.

• Eye-catching images will help you learn and retain the vocabulary.

1. Perpetrator

📚 DEFINITION

A person who commits a crime or wrongdoing.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. The police are still searching for the perpetrator of the robbery.

2. Witnesses were unable to identify the perpetrator of the hit-and-run accident.

3. The perpetrator was caught on surveillance camera fleeing the scene of the crime.

2. Alibi

📚 DEFINITION

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an alleged act took place, typically used to defend oneself in a criminal trial.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. The suspect provided a solid alibi, proving he was out of town during the time of the crime.

2. Her alibi fell apart when witnesses testified seeing her at the scene of the crime.

3. The defense attorney presented multiple alibis to support her client's innocence.

3. Conspiracy

📚 DEFINITION

A secret plan by a group of people to do something unlawful or harmful.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. The gang members were arrested for conspiracy to commit a series of bank robberies.

2. The conspiracy unraveled when one of the members turned informant.

3. The politician was accused of being involved in a conspiracy to rig the election.

4. Motive

📚 DEFINITION

A reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. The detective sought to uncover the motive behind the murder.

2. Without a clear motive, the jury struggled to reach a verdict.

3. Greed was believed to be the motive behind the embezzlement scheme.

5. Accomplice

📚 DEFINITION

A person who helps another commit a crime.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. The driver of the getaway car was arrested as an accomplice to the bank robbery.

2. She was charged as an accomplice after providing false alibis for her partner in crime.

3. The police offered a plea deal in exchange for information leading to the capture of the accomplice.

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