Meaning & Definition of Convict in English
English⟶
Convict
/kɑnvɪkt/
noun
1. A person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
synonym:
- convict,
- con,
- inmate,
- yard bird,
- yardbird
2. A person who has been convicted of a criminal offense
synonym:
- convict
verb
1. Find or declare guilty
- "The man was convicted of fraud and sentenced"
synonym:
- convict
Examples of using
The police are hunting an escaped convict in this area.
The convict was pardoned after serving his sentence.