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crime vs attempt

attempt vs crime

crime and attempt both are nouns.

crime is not a verb while attempt is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crime Yes No No No
attempt Yes No Yes No
As nouns, attempt is a hyponym of crime; that is, attempt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than crime:
  • crime: (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
  • attempt: the act of attacking
crime (noun) attempt (noun)
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
an evil act not necessarily punishable by law the act of attacking
crime (verb) attempt (verb)
enter upon an activity or enterprise
make an effort or attempt
Difference between crime and attempt

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