CONVICT Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

kən-ˈvikt

Definition of convict

as in to condemn

to find or pronounce guilty an accused person is presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law

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noun

ˈkän-ˌvikt

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

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Recent Examples of convict

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In 1980, Cheek was convicted of raping a young woman at gunpoint. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Hunter Biden was convicted of federal gun charges and later pleaded guilty to separate tax offenses. — Ryan Lucas, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026

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If the convict can help transport the loot from that camp to a safe space far from the government’s prying eyes, the warden will punch his get-outta-jail-free card. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026 Nor could Grossman write about collaborators or the punishment battalions composed of convicts that were used as cannon fodder (one of many parallels between the conduct of the Soviet army and the present-day Russian military in Ukraine). — Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convict

Recent Examples of Synonyms for convict

Verb

The Israeli-American Council forcefully condemned his rhetoric as dangerous, dehumanizing hate speech.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Sensationalist books, television specials, true-crime documentaries, podcasts, and talk shows have judged and condemned him without conclusive evidence, without a trial, and without an opportunity to defend himself.

— Gustavo Egusquiza, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of condemn

Noun

More recently, the outgoing governor — who is expected to run for president in 2028 — has mulled commuting all 536 state death row prisoners’ sentences to life without parole.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Constant rumors of an impending prisoner swap also provided some comfort.

— Terry Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of prisoner

Verb

Boswell was found guilty on all counts of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and improper disposal of human remains in October 2020, and was sentenced to life imprisonment in July 2021.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Charged with home invasion at 16, he was sentenced to eight years in prison as an adult, starting his sentence at age 17.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of sentence

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Pros & cons 5% cash back rewards on category of choice each month for Chime Prime™ members.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Running errands and a real estate con What follows comes from the referee’s report and the probable cause affidavits after Morin and Corcoran’s arrests.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of con

Verb

Arthur lost custody of her children after their stepfather was indicted for raping Acton.

— Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Eight Pittsburgh-area residents were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violating drug laws, United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced on Wednesday.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of indict

Noun

Other proposals would increase the opportunity for inmates to earn good behavior and vocational training, also good ideas.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Lombardo has also accused Ford of being weak on crime, citing, in particular, the case of a Nevada inmate convicted of manslaughter in the killing of a pregnant woman.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of inmate

Verb

Omar has denounced the investigations as a politically motivated conspiracy against her, and used it to urge supporters to donate to her reelection campaign.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
That backstory could make his refusal to denounce the ad a more enduring political problem for him.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of denounce

Verb

The course is august and sweeping, with long straights and punishing curves, framed by the tall pine trees of a former royal park.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
Cam Skattebo was surprisingly punished for his fumbling issues, but there is precedence in John Harbaugh’s coaching history.

— Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

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