convicted
[kənˈvɪktɪd]
A convicted person is someone who has been found guilty of doing something wrong. This means they've gone through a trial and a judge or jury has decided that their actions were against the law.
In everyday life, the word "convicted" is often used to describe people in the news or on TV shows and movies. You might hear about a celebrity who's been convicted of driving under the influence, or see a story about someone who was convicted of a crime when they were younger. Sometimes you'll even see it in true crime documentaries where someone is re-examined after being convicted and their guilt is called into question.
How common is "convicted"?
Word convicted is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
verb
To find guilty
Example: His remarks convicted him of a lack of sensitivity.
disapprovesentence
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