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When you want to speak about crime, you need the appropriate vocabulary.
Abduction/kidnapping - taking a person to a secret location using force;
Armed robbery - using a weapon to steal;
Arson - setting fire to a place on purpose;
Attempted murder - trying to kill someone (but failing);
Burglary - breaking and entering going into another person's home or business with force;
Child abuse - injuring a child on purpose;
Domestic violence - physical assault that occur within the home;
Drug trafficking - trading illegal drugs;
Drunk driving - driving after having too much alcohol;
Shoplifting - stealing merchandise from a store;
Smuggling - bringing products into a country secretly and illegally;
Speeding - driving beyond the speed limit;
Terrorism - acts of crime against a group (political/religious) or another country;
Theft - stealing;
Torture - extremely cruel and unfair treatment (often towards prisoners);
Vandalism - damaging public or private property (for example with spray paint);
White collar crime - breaking the law in business.
Examples:
Terrorism is the most serious problem in our world.
People must be fined for speeding.
Nowadays many women face with domestic violence.
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