BT Crime Vocabulary

crime 1

100

When someone is killed with a knife

stabbing

200

Murdering a public figure such as a king, a president, etc.

assassination

300

The act is taking control of an aeroplane, train, etc. by force, usually in order to make political demands.

hijacking

400

Repeatedly intimidating or distressing a targeted person

Harrassment

500

Walking across traffic lights without the green walking symbol on

Jaywalking

crime 2

100

The crime of deliberately setting fire to a building.

arson

200

hurting another person physically

assault

300

A car accident in which the guilty driver does not stop to help.

hit and run

400

What do you call the lawyer working for the government against the accused?

Prosecutor

500

What do we call the exact place a crime happened?

Crime scene

crime 3

100

The crime of breaking into a house, a flat, etc. in order to steal things.

burglary

200

stealing merchandise from a store

shoplifting

300

The unlawful confinement of a person against their will.

Kidnapping

400

What verb means to copy official documents illegally?

Forge

500

a fictional private detective who lives with his assistant in London and is famous for his powers of observation and logical reasoning

Sherlock Holmes

crime 4

100

The crime of taking things or people illegally into or out of a country.

smuggling

200

driving beyond the speed limit

speeding

300

lying or cheating for business or monetary purposes

fraud

400

Who is on trial in court?

The accused

500

What verb means to damage or destroy property on purpose?

Vandalise

crime 5

100

stealing things from people`s pockets, especially in a crowd

pickpocketing

200

Intentionally killing another person

Murder

300

What’s the official word for punishment given by the court?

Sentence

400

What verb means to copy software or music illegally?

Pirate

500

Who lies or tricks people to get their money?

Con artist