Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tough on crime

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.52 in modern English

Syllables: tough on crime
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

1

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

That establishes stricter criminal penalties, especially as a reaction to violent and property crime.

Example Sentences

"Biden will face skepticism from reform advocates critical of his role championing tough on crime legislation that had a disproportionate impact on low income communities and communities of color."
"“As soon as I am inaugurated, I will direct the Justice Department to vigorously pursue the death penalty to protect American families and children from violent rapists, murderers, and monsters. We will be a Nation of Law and Order again!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, echoing his long-standing advocacy for use of the death penalty, which was part of his tough-on-crime rhetoric during the 2024 campaign."

Inflected Forms

more tough on crime (comparative) most tough on crime (superlative)

Questions

What does tough on crime mean?: That establishes stricter criminal penalties, especially as a reaction to violent and property crime.

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