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wrongdoer

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/ˈrɔŋˌduər/ · wrong-do-er

A person who behaves unjustly or commits crimes.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who behaves unjustly or commits crimes.

ایسا شخص جو ظلم یا جرم کرتا ہے۔

غلط کار

ghalat kaar

Synonyms

offenderculpritcriminalخطاکارمجرمظالم

Antonyms

innocentvirtuoussaintبے گناہنیکولی

Common Collocations

  • known wrongdoer
  • former wrongdoer
  • wrongdoer caught

Example Sentences

The wrongdoer was finally brought to justice.

غلط کار کو آخرکار انصاف کے کٹہرے میں لایا گیا۔

ghalat kaar ko aakhirkaar insaaf ke kathaare mein laaya gaya.

Being a wrongdoer does not exempt one from the consequences of their actions.

غلط کار ہونا کسی کو اپنے اعمال کے نتائج سے مستثنیٰ نہیں کرتا۔

ghalat kaar hona kisi ko apne aamal ke nataij se mustasna nahi karta.

The community took steps to rehabilitate the wrongdoer.

برادری نے غلط کار کی بحالی کے لیے اقدامات کیے۔

baradri ne ghalat kaar ki bahali ke liye iqdamat kiye.

Easily Confused With

wrongdoer:The term 'wrongdoer' specifically implies wrongdoing, while 'offender' can refer to any law violator, including those of lesser offenses.

Word Family

wrongdoing
nounغلط کاری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'wrong' to remember 'wrongdoer' as someone doing wrong.

Imagine a person in a courtroom being judged for their wrong actions.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "wrangdōwian" — to commit an injustice

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from Old English and has been in use for centuries to describe someone who commits wrongful acts.