"قتل" refers to the unlawful, intentional act of taking someone’s life, typically without legal justification. It is one of the most severe crimes in criminal law and is often associated with moral and legal condemnation. قتل can range from premeditated murder to impulsive acts of violence.
Etymology:
The word "قتل" comes from the Arabic root "قَتَلَ" meaning "to kill." It has been used in various languages across the world to denote the act of intentionally taking another person’s life.
Metaphorical Use:
In Crime: "اس نے قتل کی منصوبہ بندی کی" (He planned the murder).
In Anger: "غصے میں آ کر اس نے قتل کر ڈالا" (In a fit of rage, he committed the murder).
In Literature: "قتل کے بعد کوئی پچھتاوا نہیں ہوتا" (After murder, there is no repentance).
Cultural Significance:
In many societies, قتل is considered the most heinous crime, and its cultural repercussions are severe. It is often subject to the harshest forms of punishment in criminal justice systems worldwide. Some cultures also have strong emotional reactions, as it represents the breaking of the social contract and the fundamental human right to life.
Social and Emotional Impact:
A قتل has profound emotional impacts on the family and community of the victim, often leading to grief, anger, and social upheaval. For the perpetrator, it brings a sense of guilt, societal alienation, and the consequences of breaking the law.
Expanded Features:
Polarity: Negative
Register: Formal
Pragmatic Sense: Crime, Loss of Life
Formality: Formal
Synonyms (Urdu):
قتل عام
ہلاکت
Synonyms (English):
Murder
Homicide
Antonyms (Urdu):
زندگی
حفاظت
Antonyms (English):
Life
Protection
Usage Contexts:
Legal Discussions: Describing the crime in legal settings.
Social and Emotional Impact: Referring to the consequences of murder in communities.
Example Sentences:
اس نے قتل کے الزام میں سزائے موت کی سزا حاصل کی۔
He was sentenced to death for the murder.
قتل کے بعد، قاتل کا ضمیر اس کا پیچھا کرتا رہا۔
After the murder, the killer's conscience haunted him.