as in condemning
to find or pronounce guilty
an accused person is presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law
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Recent Examples of convicting
Both parties appealed, and on Tuesday, the Seoul High Court raised her jail term to four years by convicting her of receiving another Chanel bag from the church and the price rigging charge.
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ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
There is significant risk that, given the limited evidence specific to individuals, mass trials risk convicting innocent people.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
Human rights groups say mass trials strip defendants of basic due process rights, creating risks of wrongly convicting innocent people caught in the broad security crackdowns.
—Marcos Aleman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
On April 13, jurors returned their verdict, convicting the defendant.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Earlier, the jury had been on the brink of convicting Rivera of manslaughter, but after the foreman read their verdict, a lone juror shockingly almost threw the trial off the rails after they were individually polled.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Jurors accepted the state's narrative, convicting Duckett of murder largely based on circumstantial evidence and recommending the death penalty.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday was defrauded by former Morgan Stanley investment advisor Darryl Cohen, a Manhattan jury concluded in convicting Cohen of wire fraud and investment advisor fraud on Tuesday.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Bishop is clearly still tormented by his role in convicting the men.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
There is significant risk that, given the limited evidence specific to individuals, mass trials risk convicting innocent people.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
Human rights groups say mass trials strip defendants of basic due process rights, creating risks of wrongly convicting innocent people caught in the broad security crackdowns.
—Marcos Aleman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
On April 13, jurors returned their verdict, convicting the defendant.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Earlier, the jury had been on the brink of convicting Rivera of manslaughter, but after the foreman read their verdict, a lone juror shockingly almost threw the trial off the rails after they were individually polled.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Jurors accepted the state's narrative, convicting Duckett of murder largely based on circumstantial evidence and recommending the death penalty.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday was defrauded by former Morgan Stanley investment advisor Darryl Cohen, a Manhattan jury concluded in convicting Cohen of wire fraud and investment advisor fraud on Tuesday.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Bishop is clearly still tormented by his role in convicting the men.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convicting
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The leaders of other political parties joined Jetten in condemning the attacks.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The pope has often called for peace and unity, condemning violence and war.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The indictment was returned on April 30, indicting Jamie Jones and Christopher Wackerly.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Gerbasi said potential attorneys for the DOJ's Criminal Division might be worried they could be asked to do something unethical, such as indicting someone without sufficient evidence.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After the vote, Commissioner Zach Lindstrom thanked At Chandee's supporters for sharing his story while denouncing the current presidential administration for locking him up.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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In response to The Star’s inquiry, Sarnecki provided a statement denouncing 7-OH and kratom.—
Matthew Kelly
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Verb
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In the sports betting case, sentencing guidelines call for a punishment of 21 to 27 months in prison.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to Law & Crime, sentencing in the case is scheduled for June 30.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The family and their attorneys will address media at the Wyandotte County Courthouse as a federal lawsuit alleging wrongful death and criminal case accusing one of the deputies of second-degree murder are ongoing.—
Kendrick Calfee
May 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Buc-ee's is taking a Georgia convenience store chain to federal court, accusing it of copying its famous beaver brand right down to the cartoon mascot, the color scheme, and the life-size animal statue out front.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Trump largely succeeded in punishing the Indiana lawmakers who opposed his redistricting plan last year.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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Anunoby kept punishing that choice.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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“Convicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convicting. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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