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Disservice

Injury; mischief.

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Injury 76% connected

Any damage or violation of, the person, character, feelings, rights, property, or interests of an individual; that which injures, or occasions wrong,…

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Bail noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Bail bond noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Bond noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Charge noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"

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Complaint noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"

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Condemnation noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Conviction noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Crime noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Criminal offence noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Criminal offense noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Insanity plea noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

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Judgment of conviction noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Law-breaking noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Partial verdict noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a finding that the defendant is guilty of some charges but innocent of others

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Plea bargain noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to d…

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Plea bargaining noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to d…

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Plea of insanity noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

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Principal noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement

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Amulet noun · 78% connection

An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic, etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, such as…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: injury, mischief.
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Anger noun · 78% connection

A strong passion or emotion of displeasure or antagonism, excited by a real or supposed injury or insult to one's self or others, or b…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: injury, mischief.
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Atonement noun · 78% connection

Satisfaction or reparation made by giving an equivalent for an injury, or by doing of suffering that which will be received in satisfa…

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Bent a. & p. p. · 78% connection

Strongly inclined toward something, so as to be resolved, determined, set, etc.; -- said of the mind, character, disposition, desires,…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: injury, mischief.
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Blackmail verb · 78% connection

To extort money from by exciting fears of injury other than bodily harm, as injury to reputation, distress of mind, etc.; as, to black…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: injury, mischief.
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Blackmailing noun · 78% connection

The act or practice of extorting money by exciting fears of injury other than bodily harm, as injury to reputation.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: injury, mischief.
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Brew verb · 78% connection

To foment or prepare, as by brewing; to contrive; to plot; to concoct; to hatch; as, to brew mischief.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: injury, mischief.
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Cantrip noun · 78% connection

A charm; an incantation; a shell; a trick; adroit mischief.

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Case noun · 78% connection

A patient under treatment; an instance of sickness or injury; as, ten cases of fever; also, the history of a disease or injury.

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Collogue verb · 78% connection

To talk or confer secretly and confidentially; to converse, especially with evil intentions; to plot mischief.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: injury, mischief.
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Damage noun · 78% connection

Injury or harm to person, property, or reputation; an inflicted loss of value; detriment; hurt; mischief.

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Dare-deviltry n · 78% connection

Reckless mischief; the action of a dare-devil.

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Detriment noun · 78% connection

That which injures or causes damage; mischief; harm; diminution; loss; damage; -- used very generically; as, detriments to property, r…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: injury, mischief.
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Deviltry noun · 78% connection

Diabolical conduct; malignant mischief; devilry.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: injury, mischief.
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Diabley noun · 78% connection

Devilry; sorcery or incantation; a diabolical deed; mischief.

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