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crime of passion

crime of pas·sion
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [krahym uhv, ov pash-uh n]
    • /kraɪm ʌv, ɒv ˈpæʃ ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [krahym uhv, ov pash-uh n]
    • /kraɪm ʌv, ɒv ˈpæʃ ən/

Definitions of crime of passion words

  • noun crime of passion a crime, often a murder, committed from passion, esp sexual passion 3
  • noun crime of passion murder provoked by jealousy 1
  • noun crime of passion A crime, typically a violent crime such as assault or murder, committed against a loved one because of sudden jealous rage or heartbreak rather than as a premeditated act. 0

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Parts of speech for Crime of passion

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crime of passion popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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