Synonyms of convict

convict 1 of 2

verb

as in to condemn

to find or pronounce guilty

an accused person is presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• condemn
• sentence
• indict
• denounce
• punish
• accuse
• charge
• impeach
• arraign
• rebuke
• penalize
• admonish
• censure
• chastise
• reprimand
• reproach
• reprove
• damn
• castigate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acquit
• vindicate
• absolve
• clear
• exonerate
• cite
• commend
• endorse
• exculpate
• approve
• indorse
• bless
• sanction

convict

2 of 2

noun

as in prisoner

a person convicted as a criminal and serving a prison sentence

a warning that the three escaped convicts were armed and dangerous

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prisoner
• con
• inmate
• jailbird
• parolee
• capture
• captive
• probationer
• trusty
• internee
• lifer