Synonyms for

Convicted

Verb / kʌˈnvɪktʌd / Another word for convicted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

found guilty of a crime and sentenced by a court of law

Synonyms & similar words

convict acquit sentenced adjudged condemned imprisoned incarcerated jailed

Synonyms by register

Formal

found guilty adjudicated guilty sentenced

Informal

found out caught guilty

Literary

condemned doomed

Antonyms

acquitted exonerated absolved cleared pardoned vindicated

Common collocations

  • convicted felon
  • convicted criminal
  • convicted of a crime
  • convicted murderer
  • convicted rapist
  • convicted drug dealer
  • convicted of fraud

Word family

noun conviction
verb convict
adjective convicted

Usage note

This word is primarily used in a legal context to describe someone found guilty of a crime. It carries a strong negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The man was convicted of stealing a car.
  2. She was convicted of fraud and fined a large amount of money.
  3. The judge convicted the defendant of first-degree murder.
  4. The jury found him guilty and he was convicted.
  5. After a lengthy trial, the defendant was convicted of all charges.

Quotes

  • I was convicted of three counts of armed robbery and sentenced to twenty years in San Quentin.
  • Convicted felons are not allowed to own firearms.
  • A man who has been convicted of a crime is seen as a criminal by society.

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