felon

noun
UK: /ˈfelən/
US: /ˈfelən/

  1. A person who has been convicted of a serious crime.

    1. The felon was sent to prison.
    2. The convicted felon was denied the right to vote in the election.

Synonyms

criminal malefactor convict
felon adjective

  1. Relating to or involving a serious crime.

    1. He committed a felon act.
    2. The investigation revealed felon activities within the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "felon" is /ˈfelən/ in British English and /ˈfelən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "felon": criminal, malefactor, convict.

Example usage of "felon": "The felon was sent to prison.". More examples on the page.