convicted Definition
- 1found guilty of a crime by a court of law
- 2having been proved or declared guilty of a specified crime
Using convicted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "convicted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Example
The company was convicted of fraud and fined $10 million.
Example
She is a convicted felon and cannot vote in the election.
convicted Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for convicted
- sentenced
- found guilty
- declared guilty
- condemned
Antonyms for convicted
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Summary: convicted in Brief
To be 'convicted' [kənˈvɪktɪd] means to have been found guilty of a crime by a court of law. It can also refer to having been proved or declared guilty of a specified crime. Synonyms include 'sentenced' and 'condemned,' while antonyms include 'acquitted' and 'exonerated.' Examples include 'He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.' and 'The company was convicted of fraud and fined $10 million.'
