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convicted

[kuhn-vik-tid] / kənˈvɪk tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
condemned
Synonyms
STRONG
damned doomed fated
ADJECTIVE
doomed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ill-fated wrecked
STRONG
bedeviled bewitched cursed damned destroyed done fated foreordained lost overthrown overwhelmed predestined ruined sentenced sunk suppressed undone unfortunate
WEAK
cut down dead duck done for ill-omened in the cards kiss of death luckless menaced que sera sera star-crossed threatened thrown down unredeemed
Antonyms
STRONG
blessed intact nice protected restored saved successful
WEAK
hopeful lucky
ADJECTIVE
guilty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
culpable liable remorseful responsible sorry wrong
WEAK
accusable caught censurable censured chargeable condemned conscience-stricken contrite convictable criminal damned delinquent depraved doomed erring evil felonious hangdog impeached in error in the wrong incriminated iniquitous judged licentious offending on one's head out of line proscribed regretful reprehensible rueful sentenced sheepish sinful wicked
Antonyms
STRONGEST
good immune irresponsible right
WEAK
guiltless innocent moral sinless truthful

Example Sentences

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With neither party offering an alternative to policies of mass incarceration, recognizing the humanity of those convicted of crimes seems outlandish — and offering them a path to redemption seems downright heretical.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

The one question this trial could not answer was why Malkinson was wrongfully convicted.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The former prince was stripped of his royal titles, styles and honours by King Charles last year after further details of his relationship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein came to light.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“The consequences of being accused and possibly convicted of a federal offense are devastating, especially when people have not engaged in criminal conduct from any reasonable person’s perspective.”

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

"Fight for yourself. Don't trust your lawyer. They can't put you on death row without being convicted."

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson