violent offence

Frequency: 7.116.5 per million words

A crime that involves hurting people.

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Examples (10)

  • He was convicted of a violent offence and sentenced to prison.
  • The community was shocked by the increase in violent offences.
  • Such a violent offence demands a severe punishment.
  • Police are investigating a series of violent offences in the area.
  • Anyone who commits a violent offence should face justice.
  • Preventing violent offences is a top priority for law enforcement.
  • The suspect had a history of violent offences.
  • He claimed he acted in self-defense and did not commit a violent offence.
  • Educational programs aim to reduce the occurrence of violent offences.
  • The new law imposes harsher penalties for violent offences.