hate crime

Frequency: 8.535.2 per million words

A crime, typically involving violence, that is motivated by prejudice on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, or other grounds.

hatehate (noun) + NOUN

Categories:

crime

Examples (10)

  • The police are investigating the attack as a potential hate crime.
  • Legislation against hate crimes has been strengthened in recent years.
  • He was convicted of committing a hate crime against members of the community.
  • The organization works to prevent hate crimes and promote tolerance.
  • Victims of hate crimes often suffer long-term psychological trauma.
  • The incident was classified as a hate crime due to racial motivation.
  • Authorities are concerned about the rising number of hate crimes in the area.
  • She spoke out against hate crimes targeting religious minorities.
  • The defendant faces enhanced penalties because it was deemed a hate crime.
  • Community leaders condemned the hate crime and called for unity.