Types of crime and offenders – B1+ English Vocabulary

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B1+ Upper-Intermediate Level

Types of crime and offenders

In this upper-intermediate vocabulary lesson about types of crime and offenders, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the language used to describe various types of crimes and the individuals involved in them.

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Upper-intermediate English vocabulary about types of crime

Types of crime and offenders: burglary, robbery, assault, murder, kidnapping, fraud, arson, vandalism, shoplifting, cybercrime, drug trafficking, terrorism, forgery, embezzlement, hacking, harassment, smuggling, extortion, manslaughter, mugging
  1. Burglary: A burglar is a person who breaks into a home or building without permission and steals from it.
  2. Robbery: A robber is a person who steals from a place using threats or violence.
  3. Assault: An assailant is a person who physically attacks someone.
  4. Murder: A murderer is a person who intentionally kills someone.
  5. Kidnapping: A kidnapper is a person who takes someone by force and demands money for their safe return.
  6. Fraud: A fraudster is a person who lies or tricks others to obtain money.
  7. Arson: An arsonist is a person who sets fire to a home or building.
  8. Vandalism: A vandal is a person who intentionally destroys or damages public or private property.
  9. Shoplifting: A shoplifter is a person who steals goods from a store.
  10. Cybercrime: A cybercriminal is a person who commits crimes over the internet.
  11. Drug Trafficking: A drug trafficker is a person who sells, imports, and transports illegal drugs.
  12. Terrorism: A terrorist is a person who uses threats and violence to create fear.
  13. Forgery: A forger is a person who reproduces documents, money, or signatures to deceive others.
  14. Embezzlement: An embezzler is a person who steals money that has been put in their care.
  15. Hacking: A hacker is a person who breaks into a private computer system to obtain information.
  16. Harassment: A harasser is a person who abuses or annoys someone, causing them emotional or physical suffering.
  17. Smuggling: A smuggler is a person who moves things out of a country illegally.
  18. Extortion: An extortionist is a person who threatens others in order to obtain money.
  19. Manslaughter: A manslaughterer is a person who kills someone unintentionally or without having planned to do it.
  20. Mugging: A mugger is a person who attacks someone in a public place and steals from them.