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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. Check the following pictures and read the definitions.
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.
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