Criminal Offenses

noun the action, treated as a criminal offense, of demanding payment or another benefit from someone in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them

• The act of blackmail is illegal and punishable by law.
• I can't believe he tried to blackmail me into doing his homework!
• She's always using blackmail to get what she wants.
• The dark cloud of blackmail hung over their relationship, causing tension and distrust.

noun a behavior that is disruptive, unruly, or disturbing to others

• The individual was charged with disorderly conduct for causing a disturbance in the public park.
• The guy got in trouble for disorderly conduct at the concert last night.
• They were busted for some disorderly conduct at the party.
• His erratic behavior could be seen as a form of disorderly conduct in a professional setting.

adjective describing a state of being intoxicated from alcohol

• The drunken driver was arrested for driving under the influence.
• We had a great time at the party last night, everyone was a little drunken.
• I can't believe how drunken he got at the bar last night.
• Her words were like a drunken slur, barely coherent and full of mistakes.

noun sexual relations between people who are closely related by blood

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• Incest is a taboo subject in many cultures and is considered morally wrong.
• I can't believe they found out about the incest in that family.
• That family has some serious incest going on, it's messed up.
• The company's incestuous relationship with their main supplier is causing conflicts of interest.

noun a minor wrongdoing or offense

adjective relating to a minor wrongdoing or offense

• Committing a misdemeanor can result in a fine or even jail time.
• Don't worry too much about that parking ticket, it's just a misdemeanor.
• Getting caught shoplifting is definitely not worth the misdemeanor charge.
• His lie was just a misdemeanor compared to the felony of stealing.

noun sexual attraction or activity involving corpses

• The forensic team discovered evidence of necrophilia at the crime scene.
• I heard some creepy rumors about necrophilia happening at the old cemetery.
• That guy is seriously messed up, he's into some necrophilia stuff.
• His obsession with vintage cars borders on necrophilia, he just can't get enough of them.

noun the practice of gaining sexual pleasure from watching others when they are naked or engaged in sexual activity

• Voyeurism is considered a serious invasion of privacy and is illegal in many jurisdictions.
• Some people get a thrill from voyeurism, but it's not something I'm into.
• Creeping on people through their windows is just straight-up voyeurism.
• His constant monitoring of his employees' work was like a form of voyeurism, always watching their every move.

noun a photograph or video taken up a woman's skirt without her consent, typically to view her underwear or genital area

• The act of taking upskirt photos is considered a violation of privacy and is punishable by law.
• I heard that someone got caught trying to take an upskirt photo at the mall.
• Creeps who try to upskirt women should be arrested.
• His reputation took a hit when rumors of him engaging in upskirt behavior surfaced.

noun a person who has absconded, especially from the law

• The police are on the lookout for the absconder who escaped from custody.
• Have you heard about the absconder who got away from the cops?
• That absconder is a real slippery one.
• The truth was the absconder of his mind, always hiding in the shadows.