felonious

[fəˈləʊniəs]

felonious Definition

  • 1relating to or involved in crime
  • 2criminal

Using felonious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "felonious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was charged with felonious assault.

  • Example

    The police are investigating a possible felonious act.

  • Example

    The company was found guilty of felonious conduct.

  • Example

    The suspect has a history of felonious behavior.

felonious Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for felonious

Phrases with felonious

  • an attack that causes serious bodily harm or injury and is considered a felony

    Example

    He was charged with felonious assault after attacking the victim with a knife.

  • the intention to commit a crime, especially a felony

    Example

    The prosecutor argued that the defendant had felonious intent when he entered the building with a weapon.

  • the killing of another person with malice aforethought, which is considered a felony

    Example

    The suspect was charged with felonious homicide after shooting the victim.

Origins of felonious

from Latin 'felon', meaning 'wicked person'

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Summary: felonious in Brief

'Felonious' [fəˈləʊniəs] is an adjective that describes something relating to or involved in crime. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'felonious assault' or 'felonious intent,' and can refer to any criminal activity that is considered a felony. Synonyms include 'criminal,' 'unlawful,' and 'illicit.'