Felon

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛlən/

Felon (noun)

  1. a person who has committed a serious crime, like robbery or murder.
  2. a painful infection at the tip of a finger or toe.

Examples

  • The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.
  • A felon cannot legally own a firearm.

Common collocations: convicted felon, repeat felon, felon status, painful felon, treat a felon

Synonyms of Felon

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Felon

  • — referring to someone who follows the law