hate crime
noun
a crime, usually violent, motivated by prejudice or intolerance toward an individual’s national origin, ethnicity, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
hate crimes
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pluralof hate crime.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The FBI reported 377 hate crimes at houses of worship across the U.S. in the past year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
This number was a 1% decrease from the record high reported in 2023 and represents an average of nearly 4 hate crimes a day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
When asked about the rise in hate crimes, the mayor said Monday that his administration is working to root out antisemitism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The Met acknowledges that hate crimes, including racist hate crimes, have a serious and lasting impact.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
But despite how infrequently they’re prosecuted, high-profile hate crimes offer a powerful narrative, one that has been important in fighting prejudice.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
