hate crime

noun

Meaning

A crime considered particularly heinous for having been motivated by hate for a race, gender, religion, etc. and which can result in harsher punishments by statute.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

capital crime(English)crime against humanity(English)capital offense(English)hate(English)crime of passion(English)score(English)hatefest(English)pogrom(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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