Cool MateMeaning of Convict
to decide and state officially in court that somebody is guilty of a crime
In simple words: A person found guilty of a crime.
Convict in a sentence
- He was convicted of fraud.
- a convicted murderer
- There wasn’t enough evidence to convict her.
- She was convicted of a serious driving offence.
- They were convicted of the murder of two teenagers.
- He was convicted on a drug charge.
- She was convicted for her part in the crime.
- They were convicted on all 13 counts.
How to use Convict
Used in both formal and neutral contexts; appropriate in legal, crime-related discussions, but less so in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
convict + object
Memory hint
Think of 'convict' as 'con' meaning against, and 'vict' meaning the person who lost.
Related words
Opposites of Convict
- acquit
- free
Common mistakes with Convict
- Confused with 'conviction', which refers to the judgment rather than the person.
- Using 'convict' as a noun incorrectly in plural form ('convicts') without proper context.
- Confusing the verb form ('to convict') with the noun form.
Convict appears in
Convict in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إدانة,مُدان
شخص ثبتت إدانته بجريمة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দোষী সাব্যস্ত করা, সাজাপ্রাপ্ত আসামী
অপরাধী সাব্যস্ত হওয়া একজন ব্যক্তি।
- GermanDeutsch
Verurteilen, Verurteilter
Eine Person, die eines Verbrechens für schuldig befunden wurde.
- SpanishEspañol
Condenar, Declarar culpable
Una persona declarada culpable de un delito.
- Persianفارسی
محکوم کردن، محکوم
شخصی که به جرم محکوم شده است.
- FrenchFrançais
Condamner, Convaincre
Une personne reconnue coupable d'un crime.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दोषी ठहराना
अपराध का दोषी पाया गया व्यक्ति।
- ItalianItaliano
Condannare
Una persona giudicata colpevole di un reato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Condenar, Declarar culpado
Uma pessoa considerada culpada de um crime.
- RussianРусский
признать виновным, осудить
Человек, признанный виновным в преступлении.
- Urduاردو
مجرم ثابت ہونا، مجرم قرار دینا
وہ شخص جسے جرم کا مرتکب ٹھہرایا گیا ہو۔
- Chinese中文
定罪, 罪犯
被判有罪的人。
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Frequently asked questions about Convict
What does Convict mean?
A person found guilty of a crime.
What is the definition of Convict?
to decide and state officially in court that somebody is guilty of a crime
How do you use Convict in a sentence?
He was convicted of fraud.
Can you give another example of Convict?
a convicted murderer
What are synonyms for Convict?
Common alternatives include prisoner, offender, criminal, felon, inmate.
What is the opposite of Convict?
Opposite meanings include acquit, free.
What words go with Convict?
It commonly pairs with wrongfully, wrongly, rightly, for, of, on.
What are common mistakes when using Convict?
Confused with 'conviction', which refers to the judgment rather than the person. Using 'convict' as a noun incorrectly in plural form ('convicts') without proper context. Confusing the verb form ('to convict') with the noun form.
How do you pronounce Convict?
US: /["/kənˈvɪkt/","/kənˈvɪkts/","/kənˈvɪktɪd/","/kənˈvɪktɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈvɪkt/","/kənˈvɪkts/","/kənˈvɪktɪd/","/kənˈvɪktɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Convict?
Used in both formal and neutral contexts; appropriate in legal, crime-related discussions, but less so in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Convict?
"Convict" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.