felonious

[fəˈləʊniəs]

felonious Definition

• 1. relating to or involved in crime
• 2. criminal

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

Synonyms for felonious

• criminal
• unlawful
• illicit
• illegal
• wrongful

Antonyms for felonious

• lawful
• innocent

Phrases with felonious

• felonious assault

  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.

• felonious intent

  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.

• felonious homicide

  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.'