convict

[ˈkɒnvɪkt]

[ˈkɑnvɪkt]

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A convict is a person who has been found guilty of a crime and punished accordingly.

You might have seen the word used in news headlines or discussions about prisons and rehabilitation programs. When someone's a convict, it usually means they've committed a serious offense like theft, assault, or burglary, and as a result, they're serving time behind bars or paying fines.

How common is "convict"?

Word convict is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in spoken dialogues and less often in other writings.

Definitions

noun

A person convicted of a crime by a judicial body.
A person deported to a penal colony.
The convict cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata), also known as the zebra cichlid, a popular aquarium fish, with stripes that resemble a prison uniform.
A common name for the sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus), owing to its black and gray stripes.

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verb

To find guilty
Example: His remarks convicted him of a lack of sensitivity.
(esp. religious) to convince, persuade; to cause (someone) to believe in (something)

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