Pronunciation: /ˈfɛlən/

Definitions of felon

noun a person who has been convicted of a felony, which is a serious crime typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year

Example Sentences

A1 The police arrested the felon for stealing a car.

A2 The felon was convicted of robbery and sentenced to prison.

B1 The felon's criminal record made it difficult for him to find a job.

B2 The prosecutor presented evidence linking the felon to the crime.

C1 The defense attorney argued that the felon's rights had been violated during the trial.

C2 Despite being a felon, he was able to turn his life around and become a successful entrepreneur.

adjective related to or characteristic of a felon or felony

Example Sentences

A1 He was afraid to enter the abandoned house because he heard it was filled with felon spirits.

A2 The detective suspected the man was a felon based on his suspicious behavior.

B1 The company had to conduct a background check to ensure none of their employees were felons.

B2 The felonious activities of the gang were finally brought to light by an undercover investigation.

C1 The lawyer argued that the evidence against his client was circumstantial and did not prove him to be a felon.

C2 Despite his reputation as a felon, he managed to turn his life around and become a successful entrepreneur.

Examples of felon in a Sentence

formal The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison for his crimes.

informal I heard that guy is a felon, so be careful around him.

slang That felon is always up to no good.

figurative His actions were so reckless, he might as well have been a felon.

Grammatical Forms of felon

past tense

felonized

plural

felons

comparative

more felonious

superlative

most felonious

present tense

felons

future tense

will felon

perfect tense

have felon

continuous tense

is felon

singular

felon

positive degree

felon

infinitive

to felon

gerund

feloning

participle

feloning

Origin and Evolution of felon

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'felon' originated from Old French 'felon' meaning wicked or evil.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'felon' has evolved to specifically refer to a person who has committed a serious crime, especially a violent one.