What is another word for bias crimes?
Pronunciation: [bˈa͡ɪ͡əs kɹˈa͡ɪmz] (IPA) 
Bias crimes, also known as hate crimes, are criminal acts motivated by prejudice and discrimination towards an individual, group, or community based on their race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or other characteristics. A few synonyms for bias crimes include "hate crimes," "hate-motivated crimes," "prejudice-motivated crimes," "bias-motivated crimes," and "bigotry crimes." These synonyms all emphasize the underlying motivation of the crime; that it was committed due to the perpetrator's biased beliefs and intolerance towards the victim's identity. Bias crimes can have a devastating impact on individuals and communities, and it is important to recognize and condemn these acts of hate and bigotry.
