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crimebusting

crimebusting noun: the work of a crimebuster; the thwarting of criminal activity.

Noun

crimebusting (uncountable)

  1. (US, informal) The work of a crimebuster; the thwarting of criminal activity.

Origin of crimebusting

From crime + busting.

Questions about crimebusting

What does crimebusting mean?
Crimebusting means the work of a crimebuster; the thwarting of criminal activity.
What part of speech is crimebusting?
Crimebusting is a noun.

Words near crimebusting in the dictionary

  1. Crimean Tatars
  2. Crimean War
  3. Crimeans
  4. crimebuster
  5. crimebusters
  6. crimebusting
  7. crimed
  8. crimefighter
  9. crimefighters
  10. crimefighting
  11. crimefree

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