Misdemeanor
Meaning
A minor crime, usually punishable by a fine or short prison term.
हिंदी मेंएक मामूली अपराध, जिसे आमतौर पर जुर्माने या छोटी कारावास की सज़ा से दंडित किया जाता है।
Example Sentences
“Minor traffic offences are often treated as misdemeanors.”
मामूली यातायात अपराधों को अक्सर मामूली अपराध माना जाता है।
“She was fined for the misdemeanor.”
उसे इस मामूली अपराध के लिए जुर्माना लगाया गया।
⚠ Common Mistake
British English sometimes spells it "misdemeanour" — both spellings appear, "misdemeanor" is more common internationally.
Good to Know
- Synonyms
- minor offence
- Antonyms
- felony
- Countable
- countable
Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026
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