Synonyms for
Felony
Definition
A serious crime that is punishable by more than one year in prison.
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Informal
Literary
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Common collocations
- felony conviction
- felony charge
- felony arrest
- felony murder
- felony theft
- felony assault
- felony fraud
Word family
Usage note
A felony is a serious crime, distinct from a misdemeanor, which is a less serious offense. The term is primarily used in legal contexts.
Example sentences
- The man was arrested for committing a felony.
- She was convicted of a felony and sentenced to five years in prison.
- A felony is a serious crime that can result in a long prison sentence.
- The judge ruled that the defendant should be tried for a felony offense.
- The suspect was charged with multiple felonies.
Quotes
A murderer is regarded by the conventional world as something almost monstrous, but a murderer to himself is only an ordinary man. It is only if the murderer is a good man that he can be regarded as monstrous. - Henry James
The mere thought of a crime is in most cases far less horrible than the commission of it. - Samuel Butler
The only difference between a caprice and a lifelong passion is that the caprice lasts a little longer. - Oscar Wilde