crime spree
Serial illegal acts
A crime spree is a rapid succession of crimes committed by the same person or group over a short period, often across multiple locations: The robbery suspects went on a crime spree across three states.
The term suggests momentum and recklessness—crimes committed in quick succession rather than as isolated incidents.
A spree typically ends with capture, death, or exhaustion.
- rampageViolent, destructive outburst
- heistOrganized large-scale theft
- bank heistTheft from financial institution
- robberyTheft through intimidation
- armed robberyTheft with weapon threat
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- sprees
crime spreegood deeds
Helpful, moral actions
charitable works · philanthropy · community service · volunteer work · humanitarian efforts
crime spreestraight and narrow
Morally correct conduct
self-restraint · clean living · rehabilitation · turning over a new leaf
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