Criminal Justice Terminology

noun the act of taking someone into custody, especially by legal authority

verb to take someone into custody, especially by legal authority

• The police made an arrest in connection to the robbery case.
• I heard they finally made an arrest in that robbery.
• The cops nabbed someone for the robbery.
• His sudden realization was like an arrest on his wandering thoughts.

verb to take into custody by authority of the law

adjective being held in custody as a result of being arrested

• The suspect was arrested by the police for theft.
• They finally arrested that guy for breaking into cars.
• The cops busted him and arrested him for dealing drugs.
• His fear of failure arrested his ability to take risks.

adjective feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions, characteristics, or associations

• She felt ashamed of her actions and apologized to her colleagues.
• I'm so ashamed that I forgot my friend's birthday.
• I was totally ashamed of my outfit at the party last night.
• The old building stood there, ashamed of its crumbling facade.

noun A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'at large' can also function as a noun phrase, referring to a state of being or a specific location.

adjective An adjective modifies or describes a noun or pronoun. 'Large' is an adjective in this phrase, describing the size or scope of something.

adverb An adverb modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, 'at large' functions as an adverb to describe the location or status of something.

preposition A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. 'At' is a preposition in this context, indicating a specific location or condition.

• The suspect is still at large and considered dangerous.
• The criminal is still out there somewhere.
• The bad guy is still on the loose.
• The idea of freedom is still at large in their minds.

noun a natural talent or inclination

verb past tense and past participle of bend

adjective not straight or upright; curved or inclined

• The metal rod was bent out of shape after being exposed to extreme heat.
• I accidentally bent my phone screen when it fell out of my pocket.
• He always manages to bend the rules to his advantage.
• Her mind was bent on finding a solution to the problem.

noun the killing or wounding of people, typically on a large scale during a conflict

• The ongoing conflict in the region has resulted in a great deal of bloodshed.
• The gang war led to a lot of bloodshed in the neighborhood.
• The turf war between the two gangs ended in a lot of bloodshed.
• The heated argument between the siblings resulted in emotional bloodshed.

verb past tense of 'bust', meaning to break or damage something

adjective a slang term used to describe something that is broken or damaged

• The suspect was busted for embezzlement after a thorough investigation.
• I heard Jenny got busted for sneaking out past curfew last night.
• I can't believe we got busted by the cops at the party last weekend.
• His plan to cheat on the exam was busted when the teacher caught him in the act.

noun A person who takes part in a conspiracy; a plotter or schemer.

• The conspirator was found guilty of plotting to overthrow the government.
• I can't believe my friend turned out to be a conspirator in the robbery.
• That guy is such a shady conspirator, always up to no good.
• Fear can be a conspirator in holding us back from pursuing our dreams.

adjective Describing someone who has passed away or is no longer living.

• The deceased left behind a will outlining the distribution of their assets.
• I heard that the deceased's family is holding a memorial service next week.
• Did you hear about the deceased? It's such a sad situation.
• The once vibrant neighborhood now feels like a deceased ghost town.

noun a minor crime, especially one committed by a young person

adjective delinquent

• The study found a correlation between low socioeconomic status and juvenile delinquency.
• The teacher warned the students about the consequences of delinquency in school.
• If you keep skipping class, you're gonna get in some serious delinquency trouble.
• Procrastination is the delinquency of time management.

noun a person, typically a young person, who has a tendency to commit crimes or engage in immoral behavior

adjective showing or characterized by a tendency to commit crimes, particularly minor ones

• The delinquent behavior of the young offenders will be addressed in court.
• The delinquent kids were causing trouble in the neighborhood again.
• Those delinquents are always up to no good.
• His delinquent actions towards his responsibilities are like a ticking time bomb.

noun damage or loss

• The depredation of the forest by illegal loggers is causing irreversible damage to the ecosystem.
• The depredation of our picnic by ants was so annoying!
• The depredation of my closet by my sister is driving me crazy.
• The depredation of trust in our relationship is slowly tearing us apart.

verb To refuse to acknowledge or accept as one's own; to reject or renounce any connection with.

• The family disowned their son after he was involved in a scandal.
• She disowned her best friend for betraying her trust.
• He got disowned by his crew for snitching to the cops.
• The author felt disowned by the literary community after receiving harsh criticism.

noun a person who is easily deceived or taken advantage of

• The con artist targeted the elderly woman because she appeared to be an easy mark.
• Watch out for that scammer, he always goes after the easy marks.
• Don't be such an easy mark, stand up for yourself!
• The inexperienced negotiator was seen as an easy mark by the seasoned salesperson.

noun a person who has been convicted of a felony, which is a serious crime typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year

adjective related to or characteristic of a felon or felony

• The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison for his crimes.
• I heard that guy is a felon, so be careful around him.
• That felon is always up to no good.
• His actions were so reckless, he might as well have been a felon.

noun a person who follows the teachings of the Nation of Gods and Earths

• The five percenter group is a religious organization that originated in Harlem in the 1960s.
• I heard that guy is a five percenter, he's always talking about his beliefs.
• Yo, that dude is a straight up five percenter, always preaching on the corner.
• In the world of finance, being a five percenter means you're in the top tier of earners.

noun a structure that gives shape or support to something

verb to falsely incriminate someone by setting them up for a crime they did not commit

• The defense attorney argued that the evidence against his client was a clear frame up by the prosecution.
• I think someone is trying to frame me up for the theft at work.
• Don't worry, we'll figure out who's trying to frame you up.
• The artist carefully chose the perfect frame up for his masterpiece painting.

noun a group of people who associate closely for social or criminal purposes

• The police are working to dismantle the gang responsible for the recent string of robberies.
• I heard that gang hangs out at the abandoned warehouse down the street.
• Those guys are part of a pretty rough gang, watch out for them.
• The gang of negative thoughts in my mind was making it hard to focus on anything positive.

noun the act of stealing from someone on a public road or highway

• The government has implemented strict measures to combat highway robbery in the region.
• I can't believe how expensive that meal was, it's like highway robbery!
• Paying that much for a concert ticket is just straight up highway robbery.
• The prices at that store are so inflated, it feels like highway robbery every time I shop there.

verb to pursue and capture or kill someone or something

adverb in a manner that involves pursuing and capturing or killing someone or something

• The police were able to hunt down the suspect and make an arrest.
• I'm going to hunt down that missing sock before I do laundry.
• Let's hunt down some snacks before the movie starts.
• She was determined to hunt down the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.

verb to confine or restrain someone in a prison or place of detention

adjective confined or restrained in a prison or place of detention

• The criminal was imprisoned for his involvement in the robbery.
• They imprisoned him for stealing from the store.
• The cops locked him up for the night, he was imprisoned in the county jail.
• Her fear of failure imprisoned her in a cycle of self-doubt.

noun the act of putting someone in prison

• The judge sentenced him to five years of imprisonment for his crimes.
• He's facing a long stretch of imprisonment if he's found guilty.
• If you get caught, you'll end up doing some serious bird for that crime.
• Her fear of failure was like a self-imposed imprisonment holding her back from taking risks.

noun refers to something that is visible or easily seen

adjective describes the noun 'sight' by specifying that it is 'plain'

adverb modifies the verb 'is' to describe how something is done

• The evidence was right there in plain sight for all to see.
• The keys were on the table in plain sight, I don't know how you missed them.
• The graffiti was in plain sight, but no one seemed to care.
• The answer to the problem was in plain sight, if only we had looked closer.

verb to be confined or imprisoned

adjective imprisoned or confined in a jail or prison

• The individual was incarcerated for committing a serious crime.
• He got locked up for stealing a car.
• She got thrown in the slammer for shoplifting.
• His mind felt incarcerated by the constraints of his own fears.

noun the state of being confined in prison; imprisonment

• The judge sentenced him to a year of incarceration for his crimes.
• He's going to jail for a year, that's his incarceration.
• He got locked up, facing some serious incarceration time.
• Her self-doubt was like a mental incarceration, holding her back from pursuing her dreams.

adjective relating to or characteristic of an insurrection; rebellious

• The insurrectionary group was quickly subdued by the authorities.
• The insurrectionary rebels didn't stand a chance against the well-equipped army.
• Those insurrectionary troublemakers are causing chaos in the city.
• Her insurrectionary spirit led her to challenge the status quo and fight for change.

noun A person who asks questions, especially in a formal or official context, such as during an interrogation.

• The interrogator asked a series of probing questions during the investigation.
• The interrogator grilled the suspect for hours to get the truth out of him.
• The interrogator was giving the suspect the third degree to make him talk.
• The interrogator's piercing gaze seemed to delve into the depths of the suspect's soul.

noun a person who has been in jail or prison, especially repeatedly

• The judge sentenced the repeat offender to serve time as a jailbird.
• I can't believe my cousin turned into a jailbird after getting involved in that robbery.
• That jailbird always seems to find trouble wherever he goes.
• She felt like a jailbird trapped in her own circumstances, unable to break free.

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

• The criminal was jailed for ten years for his involvement in the robbery.
• They finally caught the thief and he got jailed for a long time.
• The gang member got locked up and jailed for his illegal activities.
• Her fear of failure jailed her creativity and prevented her from taking risks.

noun the act of putting someone in jail

verb to put someone in jail

• The judge issued a jailing order for the criminal after the trial.
• They're jailing him for a year for stealing from the store.
• The cops are jailing that guy for causing a ruckus at the party.
• Her fear was like jailing herself in a cage of anxiety.

noun law enforcement agency - a government agency responsible for enforcing the law, investigating crimes, and maintaining public order

• The law enforcement agency is responsible for maintaining public safety and enforcing the law.
• The cops are part of the law enforcement agency in our town.
• The fuzz from the law enforcement agency busted the party last night.
• The law enforcement agency is the shield that protects our community from harm.

adjective not regulated by or based on law; unlawful

• The lawless behavior of the group led to their arrest.
• The town has become a bit lawless since the sheriff retired.
• The party last night was totally lawless.
• His mind was a lawless jungle of conflicting thoughts.

noun a person who loiters, especially one who hangs around a public place with no clear purpose

• The security guard asked the loiterer to move along from the entrance of the building.
• The loiterer was just hanging around outside the store, not buying anything.
• That loiterer is always lurking around the park, looking suspicious.
• His mind was like a loiterer, wandering aimlessly without purpose.

noun the act of being a martyr

• The martyrdom of the soldiers was honored with a national ceremony.
• The martyrdom of the protestors sparked a wave of activism.
• The gangster bragged about his martyrdom in the street fight.
• She endured the martyrdom of her strict diet for the sake of her health goals.

noun the act of killing one's own mother

• The act of matricide is considered one of the most heinous crimes in society.
• I can't believe he committed matricide, that's just unforgivable.
• She was arrested for pulling off a matricide last night.
• Betraying your own mother is like committing matricide in terms of emotional impact.

noun a person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law

• The miscreant was apprehended by the authorities and taken into custody.
• That miscreant is always causing trouble in the neighborhood.
• I heard that miscreant got caught red-handed stealing from the store.
• The miscreant of greed lurked in the shadows, waiting to strike at any opportunity.

noun A photograph of a person's face, especially one taken for police records.

• The suspect's mug shot was taken at the police station.
• Did you see the mug shot of that guy who got arrested?
• Check out this dude's mug shot, he looks ridiculous!
• Her tired face in the morning could be mistaken for a mug shot.

verb to catch or seize someone or something quickly and roughly

• The police have been successful in nabbing the suspect in connection to the robbery.
• I heard they finally nabbed the guy who stole the car.
• Did you hear about the cops nabbing that dude for shoplifting?
• She felt like she was constantly being chased by bad luck, always on the brink of nabbing her.

noun a small cut or notch

verb to make a small cut or notch in something

• Nick is a common nickname for the name Nicholas.
• I heard Nick is throwing a party this weekend.
• Hey, Nick is a cool dude, let's hang out with him.
• The nickname 'Nick' stuck with him since high school.

noun a person who has committed a crime or wrongdoing

• The offender was sentenced to five years in prison for their crimes.
• The police caught the offender red-handed during the robbery.
• That offender is always up to no good.
• The offender's actions cast a dark shadow over the community.

noun a person who has broken the law and is therefore considered a criminal

verb to prohibit or forbid something by law

• The government passed a new law to outlaw the use of plastic bags.
• I heard they're trying to outlaw parking on the street overnight.
• They outlawed skateboarding in the park, but we still do it when no one's looking.
• In our group of friends, it's practically outlawed to talk about politics.

noun a conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence

verb to grant a prisoner parole

• The prisoner was granted parole after serving half of their sentence.
• He finally got parole after years of waiting.
• They lucked out and got early release on parole.
• The artist's creativity was on parole, waiting to be set free.

noun a person who has been released from prison on parole

• The parolee was required to check in regularly with their parole officer.
• The parolee had to report to their parole officer on a regular basis.
• The parolee had to keep in touch with their PO.
• The parolee walked a fine line between freedom and incarceration.

noun a person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something

adjective relating to being a patsy or characteristic of a patsy

• The defense argued that the defendant was merely a patsy in the larger criminal scheme.
• I can't believe they made me the patsy in their prank.
• Don't be a patsy and fall for their tricks.
• She felt like a patsy in the office, always being blamed for things that weren't her fault.

noun a colony where prisoners are exiled or incarcerated

• The penal colony was established on the remote island to house prisoners far away from society.
• I heard they're sending him to a penal colony for his crimes.
• He's headed to the slammer, aka the penal colony.
• Being stuck in this dead-end job feels like living in a penal colony.

noun a prison for people convicted of serious crimes, typically longer-term sentences

adjective relating to or used for punishment and reform of criminals

• He was sentenced to serve time in the penitentiary for his crimes.
• They sent him to the penitentiary for a few years.
• He got locked up in the penitentiary for a while.
• Being trapped in his own guilt was like being in a mental penitentiary.

noun the branch of criminology dealing with prison management, rehabilitation, and the prevention of reoffending

• The study of penology focuses on the punishment and rehabilitation of criminals.
• Penology is all about understanding how the justice system deals with offenders.
• I'm diving deep into penology to learn more about prisons and corrections.
• In a way, penology is like a roadmap for understanding the consequences of criminal behavior.

noun the act of impersonating someone else

• Personation is the act of pretending to be someone else, often for fraudulent purposes.
• I heard that personation is a serious crime that can lead to legal consequences.
• Dude, don't even think about personation, it's not worth getting in trouble for.
• In the world of acting, personation is a skill that requires a deep understanding of the character being portrayed.

noun a small firearm designed to be held in one hand

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• The police officer drew his pistol to apprehend the suspect.
• I keep a pistol in my nightstand for protection.
• He whipped out his piece, a shiny new pistol.
• Her words were like a loaded pistol, ready to fire at any moment.

noun a building or institution where people are legally held as a punishment for crimes they have committed or while awaiting trial

• The criminal was sentenced to ten years in prison for his actions.
• I heard that Jake's brother is in prison for theft.
• She's been locked up in the slammer for a month now.
• Being stuck in a toxic relationship can feel like being in an emotional prison.

noun a person who is confined in prison

adjective relating to or characteristic of a prisoner

• The prisoner was escorted back to their cell after the court hearing.
• I heard the prisoner got caught trying to escape last night.
• The prisoner was locked up in the slammer for the night.
• She felt like a prisoner in her own home, unable to leave due to the bad weather.

noun the release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision

• The judge sentenced him to two years of probation for his white-collar crime.
• I heard she's on probation for shoplifting at the mall.
• He's on probation, so he has to stay out of trouble or he'll go to jail.
• Being on probation in a new job means you have to prove yourself before getting a permanent position.

noun the unlawful act of sexual intercourse or sexual penetration against a person without their consent

verb to commit the act of sexual assault or penetration against a person without their consent

• The suspect was charged with rape and is awaiting trial.
• I can't believe she was a victim of rape, it's so terrible.
• Some people use the term 'date rape' to describe non-consensual sexual activity.
• The company's decision to merge felt like a corporate rape of our independence.

noun A person who commits the crime of rape, a sexual assault involving sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration carried out against a person without that person's consent.

• The police are searching for the rapist who has been targeting women in the area.
• I heard that the guy next door is a rapist, so make sure to stay away from him.
• That rapist deserves to rot in jail for what he did.
• The virus is like a rapist, invading and violating the body's defenses.

verb to relapse into a previous behavior or condition, especially criminal behavior

• The rehabilitation program aims to reduce the likelihood of individuals recidivating after their release from prison.
• They're worried that he might recidivate and end up back in jail.
• If you keep hanging out with those troublemakers, you're gonna recidivate for sure.
• His tendency to recidivate in unhealthy habits is hindering his personal growth.

noun the act of reoffending or returning to criminal behavior

• The program aims to reduce recidivism rates among convicted felons.
• They're trying to help ex-cons stay out of trouble and not go back to jail.
• They're working on keeping repeat offenders from ending up back in the slammer.
• Addressing recidivism is like breaking a cycle of crime and punishment.

noun a person who continues to commit crimes, especially repeated or habitual offenders

• The judge imposed a harsher sentence on the recidivist offender.
• That guy is a recidivist, he's always getting into trouble.
• Don't hang out with him, he's a recidivist and will only get you in trouble.
• Her recidivist tendencies towards procrastination are hindering her progress.

noun a place, especially a prison or school, where people are sent to be reformed or rehabilitated

• The judge sentenced the young offender to a reformatory for rehabilitation.
• They sent him to the reformatory to straighten him out.
• He got busted and ended up in the reform school.
• The workshop was like a reformatory for old ideas, transforming them into innovative solutions.

adjective feeling or expressing sincere regret or remorse

• The repentant criminal sought forgiveness from the victim's family.
• After getting caught, he acted all repentant and promised to change his ways.
• She was so repentant after messing up that she swore she'd never do it again.
• The storm clouds looked repentant as they slowly drifted away, leaving behind a clear sky.

noun a period of time spent in prison as a punishment for a crime

• The convicted criminal will have to serve time in prison for their crimes.
• He's going to serve time for what he did, no way around it.
• Dude, I heard he's gonna serve some serious time behind bars.
• If you keep making poor choices, you'll end up serving time in your own personal prison of regret.

noun the act of killing someone in a violent way

verb present participle of slay, meaning to kill in a violent way

• The detective was praised for his role in solving the slaying of the prominent businessman.
• Did you hear about the slaying that happened downtown last night?
• That new action movie is all about slaying bad guys left and right.
• Her powerful speech was like a slaying of outdated beliefs and prejudices.

noun a person who behaves in a secretive or underhanded way

verb to move or go in a stealthy or furtive manner

• The spy was able to sneak into the enemy's headquarters undetected.
• I'm going to sneak some snacks into the movie theater.
• Let's sneak out of here before anyone notices.
• She tried to sneak a peek at his phone to see who he was texting.

noun a person who engages in anal intercourse, especially as a passive partner

• The court convicted the man of being a sodomist based on the evidence presented.
• I heard that guy is a sodomist, be careful around him.
• Don't trust that dude, he's a total sodomist.
• The politician was accused of being a sodomist for his corrupt practices.

noun the act of thrusting a sharp or pointed object into something or someone

adjective causing sharp pain or discomfort

• The police are investigating a stabbing that occurred last night in the city center.
• Did you hear about the stabbing that happened at the park yesterday?
• I can't believe there was a stabbing at the club last weekend.
• Her words felt like a stabbing reminder of the pain she had caused.

noun the action of taking something unlawfully without permission

verb to take something unlawfully without permission

• The act of stealing is considered a serious crime in many countries.
• I heard that someone has been stealing from the office supplies cabinet.
• I can't believe he's still out there stealing stuff.
• She was accused of stealing his heart with her charm.

noun a person who kills another person by squeezing the throat, typically with their hands

• The police were on high alert for any signs of a strangler in the area.
• I heard there's a strangler on the loose, so be careful when walking alone at night.
• Watch out for that strangler dude, he's been causing trouble around here.
• The tight deadline was like a strangler, making it hard for the team to breathe.

verb to cause extreme fear or intimidation in someone

• The government took action to prevent any group from attempting to terrorize the citizens.
• The bullies tried to terrorize the new kid at school.
• The gang thought they could terrorize the neighborhood, but they were quickly shut down by the police.
• The haunting memories continued to terrorize her dreams every night.

verb to cause extreme fear or anxiety in someone

adjective causing extreme fear or anxiety

• The government took action to stop the group terrorizing the local community.
• The gang has been terrorizing the neighborhood for weeks now.
• Those bullies have been terrorizing kids at school.
• The dark clouds loomed overhead, terrorizing the peaceful town.

adjective expressing a threat or conveying a sense of impending harm or danger

• The company received a threatening letter from a competitor's legal team.
• I saw a group of teenagers making threatening gestures towards each other.
• Don't mess with him, he's known for being really threatening when he's angry.
• The storm clouds were threatening in the distance, hinting at a potential downpour.

noun the action or practice of illegally transporting people or goods for profit

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• Human trafficking is a serious violation of human rights and is considered a modern form of slavery.
• Did you hear about the trafficking ring that was busted last week?
• I can't believe people are still involved in that trafficking stuff.
• The trafficking of ideas and information is essential for the growth of knowledge in society.

verb to cause someone to experience severe emotional distress or shock

• The car accident traumatized the passengers.
• She was traumatized after watching that horror movie.
• That breakup really traumatized him.
• The loss of her job traumatized her emotionally.

verb past participle form of the verb 'unclothe', meaning to remove clothing from someone or something

adjective describes a person or thing that is not wearing clothes

• The art exhibit featured sculptures of unclothed figures.
• I accidentally walked in on my roommate unclothed.
• Dude, cover up, you're totally unclothed!
• His emotions were laid bare, leaving him feeling emotionally unclothed.

adjective describing something that cannot be controlled or governed

• The committee struggled to manage the ungovernable behavior of some of its members.
• The kids were so wild and ungovernable at the birthday party.
• That new student is totally ungovernable, always causing trouble.
• Her emotions were like an ungovernable storm, unpredictable and intense.

adjective describing someone who is not sorry for their actions or behavior

• The criminal remained unrepentant for his actions during the trial.
• Despite being caught red-handed, he was unrepentant about stealing from the store.
• She's totally unrepentant about skipping class to go to the concert.
• The artist was unrepentant about pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms.

noun an abbreviation for venereal disease, a sexually transmitted infection

adjective used to describe something related to venereal disease

• VD stands for Venereal Disease, which is a sexually transmitted infection.
• I heard she got VD from her ex-boyfriend.
• Don't sleep around or you might end up with VD.
• His reckless behavior is like VD, spreading harm to those around him.

adjective describing something that is involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something

• The police were called to the scene of a violent altercation between two individuals.
• I heard there was a pretty violent fight at the bar last night.
• That movie was so intense, it had some really violent scenes.
• The storm outside was so powerful, it sounded like a violent beast roaring.

noun a slang term for a small amount or portion of something

• The suspect was arrested for attempting to pull a jippo on the store owner.
• I can't believe he tried to jippo his way out of paying for the meal.
• She's always trying to jippo her way into getting free stuff.
• His promises were nothing but a jippo, leading to disappointment for all involved.

adjective tending to relapse into a previous condition or behavior, especially criminal behavior

• The recidivous behavior of the criminal led to his multiple arrests.
• That guy is so recidivous, he keeps getting in trouble with the law.
• She's a recidivous troublemaker, always causing problems.
• His recidivous tendencies towards procrastination hindered his academic progress.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• If you witness any suspicious activity, please drop a dime and report it to the authorities.
• Hey, if you see anything sketchy going on, just drop a dime and let me know.
• I heard she's planning to drop a dime on her ex-boyfriend to get back at him.
• When times get tough, sometimes you just need to drop a dime and ask for help.

noun a powerful and highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system

adjective relating to or characteristic of methamphetamine

• The use of methamphetamine can have serious long-term effects on the brain and body.
• I heard that methamphetamine is a really dangerous drug that can mess you up.
• I can't believe he's still using meth, that stuff is no joke.
• His addiction to methamphetamine was like a dark cloud hanging over his life.

verb to commit a crime again after having been convicted and punished previously

• Studies have shown that individuals who receive proper rehabilitation are less likely to reoffend.
• If he doesn't get his act together, he'll probably reoffend and end up back in prison.
• Once a criminal, always a criminal - he's gonna reoffend no matter what.
• His reckless behavior is like a ticking time bomb, waiting to reoffend at any moment.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The authorities have uncovered the embezzlement scheme, so the jig is up for the company's CFO.
• They caught me sneaking out past curfew, so the jig is up.
• Once they saw us trying to sneak into the concert without tickets, the jig was up.
• After years of pretending to be someone else, she finally had to reveal her true identity - the jig was up.

noun a person who steals something

adjective describing word that modifies a noun, in this case, it could be used to describe a person who steals

• The police caught the thief who was known as a notorious stealer of valuable artwork.
• I heard that guy is a real stealer, always taking things that don't belong to him.
• Watch out for that dude, he's a total stealer and will swipe anything he can get his hands on.
• She was a stealer of hearts, effortlessly captivating everyone she met.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the time, place, manner, or degree of an action

• Once a contract is signed, it is always binding and enforceable.
• Once you start watching that TV series, you always end up binge-watching the whole season.
• Once you try that new ice cream flavor, you'll always crave it.
• Once trust is broken, it is always difficult to repair.

adjective relating to or involving the formulation of general laws or principles, as distinguished from idiosyncratic or particular instances

• The nomothetic approach in psychology aims to establish general laws or principles that apply to a group of individuals.
• Researchers using the nomothetic method study large groups of people to find common patterns or trends.
• Nomothetic research is all about finding the 'big picture' in a scientific study.
• In a nomothetic sense, we can see how certain societal norms shape our behaviors and beliefs.

noun a book with a black cover or binding

• He kept all his confidential information in a black book.
• I wrote down her number in my little black book.
• I heard he's got all the shady deals listed in his black book.
• Her past mistakes were like entries in a black book, always haunting her.

adjective relating to prisons or the criminal justice system

• The carceral system in the United States has been heavily criticized for its high rates of incarceration.
• I heard that the carceral system is really tough on inmates.
• Man, the carceral system is no joke, it's like a whole different world in there.
• The walls of the prison felt like a carceral trap, closing in on him with each passing day.

noun a compound noun formed by combining 'narco', related to drug trafficking, with 'violence', meaning the use of physical force to harm others

• The government is taking measures to address the issue of narcoviolence in the region.
• People are scared to go out at night because of all the narcoviolence happening around here.
• The streets are filled with narcoviolence and it's getting out of control.
• The dark cloud of narcoviolence looms over the city, casting a shadow on its residents.

noun a person who kidnaps someone, typically for ransom or political reasons

• The police have identified the abductor in the kidnapping case.
• I heard they caught the abductor red-handed.
• The abductor is a real creep, man.
• Fear is the abductor of dreams, holding us back from reaching our full potential.