felon (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛlən/

Definition

A person who has been convicted of a serious criminal offense, such as murder, arson, or grand larceny.

Examples

• The state law prohibits any convicted felon from owning a firearm.

• He struggled to find employment after being released from prison because he was a registered felon.

• The judge sentenced the felon to ten years in a maximum-security facility.

Synonyms of felon

Words with a similar meaning to felon:

• criminal
• offender
• convict
• perpetrator

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