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crime wave

 

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Noun crime wave has 1 sense
  1. crime wave - a sudden rise in the crime rate
    --1 is a kind of
    rise

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Crime Wave

Definition:

A crime wave refers to a sudden and significant increase in criminal activities within a specific geographic area or society. It often involves a surge in various types of crimes, causing a sense of fear and insecurity among the population.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - Local

An increase in criminal incidents occurring locally within a short period.

Example sentence: The small town was shaken by a crime wave last month, with several break-ins and robberies reported.

Sense 2:

Noun - Popular

A widespread and significant rise in criminal activities across an entire region, country, or society.

Example sentence: The city witnessed a crime wave in the 1980s, with high rates of drug trafficking, gang violence, and property-related crimes.

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