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felon

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/ˈfɛlən/ · fel-on

A person who has been convicted of a serious crime.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who has been convicted of a serious crime.

ایک شخص جسے کسی سنگین جرم کا مرتکب پایا گیا ہو۔

مجرم

mujrim

Synonyms

criminaloffenderlawbreakerجرم کرنے والاقیدیمجرم

Antonyms

law-abiding citizeninnocentقانون پاسدار شہریبے گناہ

Common Collocations

  • convicted felon
  • felon charges
  • felonious assault

Example Sentences

The court sentenced the felon to ten years in prison.

عدالت نے مجرم کو دس سال قید کی سزا سنائی۔

Adalat ne mujrim ko das saal qaid ki saza sunai.

Being a felon can complicate finding a job.

مجرم ہونے کے ناطے نوکری ملنا مشکل ہو سکتا ہے۔

Mujrim hone ke natay naukri milna mushkil ho sakta hai.

Her brother is a felon, which has affected her social life.

اس کا بھائی مجرم ہے، جس نے اس کی سوشل زندگی پر اثر ڈالا ہے۔

Us ka bhai mujrim hai, jis ne is ki social zindagi par asar dala hai.

Easily Confused With

misdemeanor:A misdemeanor is a less serious crime compared to a felony.

Word Family

felonious
adjectiveمجرمانہ
felony
nounجرم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'felon' as someone who 'fails' to follow the law.

Picture a courtroom where a person is being sentenced.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "felon" — evil doer, wicked person

First known use: 14th century

The word 'felon' has evolved from Middle English, which derived from Old French 'felon', and ultimately from Latin 'fallere', to deceive.