A “crimewave” refers to a sudden and significant increase in criminal activity within a specific area or during a particular period. It typically involves multiple incidents, such as thefts, assaults, or vandalism, occurring in a concentrated timeframe, creating a sense of public alarm. The term is often used in news reports to emphasize the scale and impact of rising crime, suggesting an urgent need for law enforcement intervention or societal action.
10 Sentences Using “Crimewave”:
- The city experienced a crimewave, with break-ins reported in nearly every neighborhood.
- Police are working overtime to address the recent crimewave downtown.
- The crimewave in the area has caused residents to install extra security measures.
- A series of car thefts marked the beginning of a crimewave that lasted for months.
- The local government introduced stricter laws to combat the ongoing crimewave.
- After the crimewave subsided, residents slowly felt safe again.
- The sudden influx of tourists seemed to coincide with a petty crimewave.
- The news highlighted a national crimewave of cybercrimes targeting small businesses.
- Authorities declared a state of emergency to handle the escalating crimewave.
- Neighborhood watch groups were formed in response to the crimewave affecting the community.
Synonyms of “Crimewave”:
- Crime surge
- Spike in crime
- Crime spree
- Crime outbreak
- Wave of criminal activity
- Surge in offenses
- String of crimes
- Criminal epidemic
- Escalation in crime
- Crime trend
Antonyms of “Crimewave”:
- Peace
- Lawfulness
- Decrease in crime
- Crime reduction
- Public safety
- Tranquility
- Order
- Stability
- Decline in offenses
- Harmony
Related Words:
- Crime spree
- Outbreak
- Escalation
- Surge
- Lawbreaking
- Felony
- Misdemeanor
- Violence
- Disorder
- Criminality
Related Expressions:
- “On the rise”
- “Out of control”
- “Breaking the law”
- “Running rampant”
- “A rash of crimes”
Related Phrasal Verbs:
- “Break out” (to start suddenly, as in a crimewave)
- “Crack down on” (to take strong measures to reduce crime)
- “Bring in” (to arrest suspects during a crimewave)
- “Cut back on” (to reduce opportunities for crime)
- “Keep up with” (to manage the surge in crime effectively)
Related Idioms:
- “Crime doesn’t pay” (a moral saying about the consequences of crime).
- “A hotbed of crime” (a place prone to criminal activity).
- “Law and order breakdown” (a situation leading to a crimewave).
- “Out of hand” (a crimewave spiraling beyond control).
- “Nip it in the bud” (stopping a crimewave early before it worsens).
- “The long arm of the law” (referring to police efforts to curb a crimewave).
- “Under siege” (a community overwhelmed by a crimewave).
- “On high alert” (vigilant against a crimewave).
- “Lock down the area” (to secure a region during a crimewave).
- “Take matters into one’s own hands” (citizens responding to a crimewave themselves).
