Crime and Punishment

Question 1

phrasal verb

Put a criminal in prison for a long time, possibly forever

Synonyms: A life sentence; Life in prison; A harsh sentence (all nouns)
Antonyms: A lenient sentence; A slap on the wrist (both nouns)

Answer 1

Lock someone up and throw away the key

I think we should lock drug dealers up and throw away the key

Question 2

(verb)

Educate people to allow them to re-enter society successfully or become useful members of society

Answer 2

Rehabilitate

Many people believe that we should rehabilitate prisoners to help them escape a life of crime in the future.

Question 3

(adjective)

Planned in advance, usually related to a crime or negative action

Answer 3

Premeditated

We should have extremely strong sentences for premeditated crimes.

Question 4

(noun)

A crime committed because of sudden strong emotions, and without planning.

Synonyms: Hot-blooded (adjective)
Antonyms: Premeditated; Deliberate; Intentional; Calculated; Cold-blooded (all adjectives)

Answer 4

A crime of passion

Question 5

The official word for ‘doing’ a crime.

The official word for ‘doing’ a crime.

Synonyms: To carry out; To perpetrate (both verbs)

Answer 5

to commit + name of crime/negative action (phrasal verb)

Example Sentence: He committed fraud and several white collar crimes, but escaped a harsh sentence.

Question 6

(adjective/passive word)

To be found guilty of a crime by a court

Synonyms: To be found guilty; To be guilty of something (both passive verbs)
Antonyms: To be cleared; To be acquitted; To be found not guilty (all passive verbs)

Answer 6

convicted

People who are convicted of non-violent crimes often avoid serving time in prison.

Question 7

(noun)

Organisations formed/operated with the goal of breaking the law, usually in order to make money.

Synonyms: Mafia; Gangs; The underworld; The mob (noun)

Answer 7

Organised crime

Question 8

An official punishment for crimes, where the convict helps in the community rather than going to prison.

Answer 8

Community service

Question 9

(noun)

way of discouraging or scaring people to stop them committing crimes.

Answer 9

Deterrant

Question 10

(noun)

A place that underage criminals are sent instead of going to an adult prison.

Answer 10

Juvenile detention center