Forensic Science Glossary

noun an action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law

• The suspect was charged with committing a serious crime.
• I can't believe he got away with that crime!
• She's always up to some shady crime.
• Ignoring climate change is a crime against future generations.

verb to administer a drug to someone, usually for the purpose of causing unconsciousness or altering their mental state

• The suspect was found drugged and unconscious in his apartment.
• I can't believe she got drugged at the party last night.
• They drugged his drink at the bar.
• The calming music drugged her senses, transporting her to a peaceful state of mind.

noun a condition that occurs when a person or animal ingests, inhales, or absorbs a harmful substance

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• The doctor confirmed that the patient was suffering from food poisoning.
• I think I got food poisoning from that sushi I had last night.
• I feel like I'm being poisoned by all this drama.
• His toxic behavior is like emotional poisoning to those around him.

noun a person or thing that creates or leaves tracks, such as footprints or tire marks

• The trackmaker is responsible for creating the layout of the race track.
• The trackmaker is the one who decides how the track should be set up.
• The trackmaker is like the boss of the track design.
• In the world of music, the trackmaker is like the composer of a song.

verb to enter or place (something) into something again

• The committee decided to reinter the archaeological artifacts in a more secure location.
• They're going to reinter the remains next week.
• Let's reinter this whole situation and move on.
• She needed to reinter her feelings of resentment and find peace.

noun a person's pet feline that has died

• The neighbor found a dead cat in their backyard and called animal control.
• I heard there's a dead cat on the side of the road near the park.
• Man, that party was a total dead cat. No one showed up.
• Her dreams of becoming a singer were like a dead cat - lifeless and unattainable.