offender
intermediateB2/əˈfɛndər/ · of-fend-er
A person who commits a crime or offense.
Meanings
A person who commits a crime or offense.
وہ شخص جو جرم یا خلاف ورزی کرتا ہے۔
مجرم
mujrim
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- young offender
- repeat offender
- sexual offender
Example Sentences
The offender was caught by the police after the crime.
مجرم کو جرم کے بعد پولیس نے پکڑ لیا۔
Mujrim ko jurm ke baad police ne pakar liya.
The court sentenced the offender to five years in prison.
عدالت نے مجرم کو پانچ سال قید کی سزا سنائی۔
Adalat ne mujrim ko paanch saal qaid ki saza sunai.
He is a first-time offender and may get a lighter sentence.
وہ پہلے بار کا مجرم ہے اور اسے ہلکی سزا مل سکتی ہے۔
Woh pehli baar ka mujrim hai aur use halki saza mil sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an 'offender' as someone who has 'offended' the law.
Picture a person in handcuffs being led away by police.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "offendre" — to strike against, harm
First known use: 14th century
The term 'offender' comes from the Old French word 'offendre', which means to harm or violate. It was used in English to describe someone who commits a crime or offense against the law.