Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
convict
noun, verb
/kənˈvɪkt/
Definition
A convict is a person who has been found guilty of a crime and is serving a sentence.
Examples
- The convict was sentenced to five years in prison.
- The jury’s job is to determine whether the defendant is a convict.
- After a lengthy trial, he was finally convicted of theft.
Meaning
To convict someone means to declare them legally guilty of a crime in a court of law.
Synonyms
- criminal
- offender
- prisoner
