Synonyms for
Convict
Definition
to declare someone guilty of a criminal offense
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- convict a criminal
- convict someone of a crime
- convict of murder
- convict of theft
- convict the accused
- convict a prisoner
- convict of fraud
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'convict' means to find someone guilty of a crime. As a noun, it refers to a person found guilty of a crime, often used in a prison context.
Example sentences
- The jury found the suspect guilty and convicted him of the crime.
- The police department worked hard to convict the criminal and put him behind bars.
- The prosecutor presented strong evidence to convict the defendant of the murder charge.
- The judge sentenced the convict to life in prison for his violent crimes.
- It is difficult to convict someone without strong evidence or proof of their actions.
Quotes
I did not commit this crime. I cannot confess to something I did not do... I will not be coerced, intimidated or manipulated. I am an innocent man, convicted of a crime I did not commit.
I always say, 'Better to be guilty of something than not guilty of anything at all.' That way, you can get convicted of something and get a reduced sentence.
The innocent are always the first victims in any war. The guilty come later, after they have been convicted by the victors.