Synonyms of felonies

felonies

noun

plural of felony

as in crimes

law a serious criminal act (such as murder or rape)

The crime is considered a felony under state law.

He was convicted of committing a felony.

Related Words

• crimes
• trespasses
• misdemeanors
• violations
• offenses
• misdeeds
• sins
• misconducts
• transgressions
• debts
• criminalities
• errors
• misfeasances
• wrongdoings
• malefactions
• misdoings
• hate crimes
• breaches
• peccadilloes
• foibles
• bias crimes
• corruptions
• infringements
• lawbreakings
• faults
• immoralities
• iniquities
• vices
• depravities
• debaucheries
• illegalities
• abuses
• breaks
• falls
• downfalls
• descents

Dissimilar Words

• noncrimes
• innocences
• moralities
• impeccabilities
• virtues
• irreproachabilities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of felonies

Megan James, 33, who at the time was Siira’s fellow caregiver, was also arrested and charged with her murder and related felonies, the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office first reported in June 2024 while withholding Siira’s name as the victim. — Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026

The teen, charged earlier this month, faces one count of first-degree murder, among several other felonies. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

The statute, Government Code section 8314, carries civil penalties, and violations beyond incidental use can be prosecuted as felonies. — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Third-degree trademark counterfeiting is a misdemeanor; second- and first-degree counterfeiting are felonies. — Daniel Edward Rosen, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

The results of an investigation by the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 were presented to the a grand jury in Will County, who approved charges of computer tampering and official misconduct, both Class 3 felonies. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

In some states, these charges are misdemeanors or lower-level felonies. — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

In August 2024, seven more former union executives and employees — including Jones, his wife and son — were indicted for conspiracy to commit offenses under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, as well as other felonies. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

According to supporters, the need for charter changes was driven in part by fraud and corruption scandals at City Hall, including three council members charged with felonies between 2020 and 2023. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026