convict

²con·vict

verb \kən-ˈvikt\

Definition of CONVICT

transitive verb

1

: to find or prove to be guilty

2

: to convince of error or sinfulness

intransitive verb

: to find a defendant guilty

Examples of CONVICT

1. There is sufficient evidence to convict.
2. He was convicted in federal court.
3. The jury convicted them on three counts of fraud.
4. Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

Origin of CONVICT

Middle English, from Anglo-French convicter, from Latin convictus, past participle of convincere to refute, convict

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to CONVICT

Synonyms: condemn

Antonyms: absolve, acquit, clear, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate

Related Words: accuse, arraign, charge, impeach, indict; censure, damn, denounce, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reprove; admonish, castigate, chastise; penalize, punish, sentence

Near Antonyms: cite, commend, endorse (also indorse); approve, bless, sanction

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