Convict — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb adjective /ˈkän-ˌvikt/ (noun) /kən-ˈvikt/ (verb) con·vict

Meaning & Definition of Convict

Convict (noun)

  1. a person convicted of and under sentence for a crime
  2. a person serving a usually long prison sentence

Convict (verb)

  1. to find or prove to be guilty
  2. to convince of error or sinfulness
  3. to find a defendant guilty

Convict (adjective)

  1. having been convicted

Convict (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to find or pronounce guilty

    "an accused person is presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law"

    similar: condemn
    related: accuse, arraign, charge, impeach, indict, censure, damn, denounce, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reprove, admonish, castigate, chastise, penalize, punish, sentence
    opposite: absolve, acquit, clear, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate
    near: cite, commend, endorse, approve, bless, sanction

Convict (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person convicted as a criminal and serving a prison sentence

    "a warning that the three escaped convicts were armed and dangerous"

    similar: con, jailbird
    related: lifer, trusty, parolee, probationer, captive, capture, inmate, internee, prisoner

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Convict

The most common words with a similar meaning to Convict:

condemn, con, jailbird

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Convict

Words with the opposite meaning of Convict:

absolve, acquit, clear, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate

Related Words for Convict

accuse, arraign, charge, impeach, indict, censure, damn, denounce, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reprove, admonish, castigate, chastise, penalize, punish, sentence, lifer, trusty, parolee, probationer, captive, capture, inmate, internee, prisoner

Near Antonyms of Convict

cite, commend, endorse, approve, bless, sanction

Word Forms of Convict

Inflections: convicted, convicting, convicts

Origin & Etymology of Convict

Middle English, from Anglo-French convicter, from Latin convictus, past participle of convincere to refute, convict

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Convict

Words & Phrases Containing Convict

escaped convict

Frequently Asked Questions about Convict

What does "Convict" mean?

"Convict" means a person convicted of and under sentence for a crime. As an a noun, a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: a person convicted of and under sentence for a crime. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Convict"?

Other words for "Convict" include condemn, con and jailbird. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Convict" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Convict"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Convict". Common alternatives include condemn, con and jailbird.

What is the opposite of "Convict"?

Antonyms of "Convict" include absolve, acquit, clear, exculpate, exonerate and vindicate. Near antonyms include cite, commend, endorse and approve.

How do you use "Convict" in a sentence?

Examples of "Convict" in a sentence: "an accused person is presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law"; "a warning that the three escaped convicts were armed and dangerous".

Is "Convict" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Convict" can be used as a noun, a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Convict" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Convict" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Convict"?

"Convict" is pronounced /ˈkän-ˌvikt/ as a noun and /kən-ˈvikt/ as a verb and divided into syllables as con·vict.