convicted
Translation
convicted
Examples
He is a convicted criminal.
He is a convicted criminal.
The convicted man was sent to prison.
The convicted man was sent to prison.
Grammar Patterns
a convicted ((noun)) a person found guilty of a crime He is a convicted felon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: condemned, sentenced; Antonyms: acquitted, exonerated
Etymology
From Latin 'convincere', meaning 'to overcome, refute'. It's formed from 'con-' (with) + 'vincere' (to conquer).
Memory Tips
Someone is 'convinced' by the evidence and then 'convicted' by the court.