crime
intermediateB1/kraɪm/ · crime
An act committed in violation of a law prohibiting it; a violation of the law.
Meanings
An act committed in violation of a law prohibiting it; a violation of the law.
ایک ایسا عمل جو کسی قانون کی خلاف ورزی میں کیا جائے؛ قانون کی خلاف ورزی۔
جرم
jurm
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- serious crime
- petty crime
- violent crime
Example Sentences
The police investigate every crime reported by the citizens.
پولیس ہر رپورٹ شدہ جرم کی تحقیقات کرتی ہے۔
Police har report shuda jurm ki tahqiqat karti hai.
He was convicted of a serious crime and sentenced to five years in prison.
اسے ایک سنگین جرم کے لیے قید کی سزا سنائی گئی۔
Usay aik sangin jurm ke liye qaid ki saza sunai gayi.
Crime rates have been increasing in the urban areas.
شہری علاقوں میں جرم کی شرح بڑھ رہی ہے۔
Shehri ilaqon mein jurm ki sharah barh rahi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'crime' as 'crime doesn't pay'.
Imagine a police badge or a jail cell.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دیکھو جرموں کو جب نظر اُٹھا کر دیکھو، ان کو چھپانے میں دنیا کو سزا دے رہے ہیں۔
Dekho jirmon ko jab nazar utha kar dekho, un ko chhupane mein duniya ko saza de rahe hain.
Look at the crimes when you raise your gaze, hiding them brings punishment upon the world.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چوری کا مال کبھی پھل نہیں دیتا۔
Chori ka maal kabhi phal nahi deta.
Stolen goods never bear fruit.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "crimne" — a fault, offense
First known use: 14th century
The word 'crime' came into English via Old French, being derived from the Latin word 'crimen', which means 'accusation' or 'offense'. It has developed over time to encompass various illegal acts.