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felony

The word “felony” has 3 syllables: fel-o-ny

It's pronounced as /ˈfɛl.ə.ni/

What is synonym and antonym for felony?

In the thesaurus, “felony” has 42 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for felony along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for felony

Antonyms for felony

Meanings of felony

  • noun
    1. A serious criminal offense, which, under United States federal law, is punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year or by death.

Example Sentences

  • He was convicted of a serious felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
  • Committing a felony can have lifelong legal consequences.
  • She was arrested on a felony charge related to fraud.
  • Possession of illegal weapons is classified as a felony in many states.
  • The new bill aims to reduce sentences for non-violent felony offenses.

On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to felony, such as: abuse, bias crime, blamelessness, breach, break, corruption, crime.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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offing

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