Crime of passion

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA crime, typically a violent crime such as assault or murder, committed against a loved one because of sudden jealous rage or heartbreak rather than as a premeditated act.

Synonyms

crime passionnel heat of passion passion killer voluntary manslaughter fire passion hate crime battered person syndrome passion play throes of passion capital crime sex crime

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