To prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something by making it difficult for that person to do it or by threatening bad results if they do it.
To deter
5
To take a person away illegally by force, usually in order to demand money in exchange for releasing them
To kidnap
5
A large amount of money that is demanded in exchange for someone who has been taken prisoner, or sometimes for an animal.
Ransom
10
A person who illegally enters buildings and steals things.
Burglar
10
The gang ______ three banks over a period of six months. (rob or steal)
Robbed
20
Our car was ________ from outside our house last week. (rob or steal)
Stolen
20
Someone __________ my wallet on the bus.
pickpocketed
20
He spent thousands on security cameras and alarms to deter ________ at the supermarket.
Shoplifters/ Thieves
15
Someone who gets money by deceiving people.
Fraudster
15
The criminal who attacks someone in a public place and steals their money.
Mugger.
20
To attack someone violently.
To assault.
20
The crime of intentionally killing a person.
To murder.
25
Someone who illegally and intentionally kills another person.
Murderer
15
To assassinate
To kill someone famous or important.
15
Someone who kills a famous or important person, usually for political reasons or in exchange for money.
