felony

noun
UK: /ˈfel.ə.ni/
US: /ˈfel.ə.ni/

  1. A serious crime that can be punished by a long time in prison or death.

    1. He was charged with a felony. [ ] [ ]
    2. Committing a felony can change a person's life drastically, as imprisonment and social stigma are consequences. [ ] [ ]

  2. An act that society considers very wrong and deserving of severe punishment.

    1. Lying to the police is a felony. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company viewed his actions as a moral felony, leading to immediate termination. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

crime misdeed offense outrage

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "felony" in English means: A serious crime that can be punished by a long time in prison or death., An act that society considers very wrong and deserving of severe punishment..

The phonetic transcription of "felony" is /ˈfel.ə.ni/ in British English and /ˈfel.ə.ni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "felony": crime, misdeed, offense, outrage.

Example usage of "felony": "He was charged with a felony.". More examples on the page.