convicted

[ kuhn-vik-tid ]

/ kənˈvɪk tɪd /

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adjective

proven or declared guilty of an offense, especially after a legal trial:One of the men posing as a contractor turned out to be a convicted drug trafficker.

impressed with a sense of guilt:The convicted sinner feels his danger and his need of forgiveness, and is moved to prayer.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of convict.

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Origin of convicted

convict + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM convicted

half-con·vict·ed, adjectiveself-con·vict·ed, adjectiveun·con·vict·ed, adjective

Words nearby convicted

conveyed, conveyor, conveyor belt, conveyorize, convict, convicted, convictfish, conviction, convictive, convince, convincing

How to use convicted in a sentence

A joint investigation by Voice of San Diego and news outlets across the country found that more than 80 officers convicted of crimes in California are still on the job.
Sacramento Report: Police Groups Want to Set the Terms of Police Reform|Sara Libby|November 20, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Montgomery was convicted in 2007 of strangling a woman who was eight months pregnant and kidnapping the baby, who survived the attack.
Orlando Hall executed after Supreme Court declined to intervene|Ann Marimow|November 19, 2020|Washington Post
The measure allows officials to be removed if they’re convicted of a felony, or if they fail to fulfill their duties as an elected official.
Morning Report: Beiser Unlikely to Leave Board, Despite New Removal Process|Voice of San Diego|November 18, 2020|Voice of San Diego
“If this measure had been in place at the time, I’m not sure how the board would have handled the situation, but currently he has not been convicted of a felony nor is he failing to fulfill his duties as a board member,” Evans wrote.
Despite New Removal Process, Beiser Likely to Stay on School Board|Will Huntsberry|November 17, 2020|Voice of San Diego

If convicted, the defendants each face at least 10 years in prison.
Three accused of MS-13 gang-related violence in Virginia|Rachel Weiner|November 11, 2020|Washington Post
At 1:42 a.m., a commenter bluntly asked: “Jeff, Is it true you are a convicted sex offender?”
Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking|M.L. Nestel|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
To most of the world, billionaire Jeffrey Epstein is a convicted sex offender and a financial grifter.
Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking|M.L. Nestel|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Denied parole nine straight times, he insists he is innocent of the crime for which he was convicted.
His First Day Out Of Jail After 40 Years: Adjusting To Life Outside|Justin Rohrlich|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The now-convicted felons will hear their sentences in January, but their story continues to spiral downward.
2014 Was a Delectably Good Year for Sleaze|Patricia Murphy|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He is being held in pretrial detention in Baku and faces up to seven years in prison if convicted.
Behind Bars for the Holidays: 11 Political Prisoners We Want to See Free In 2015|Movements.Org|December 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Tories and malecontent Whigs, elated by the hope that Montague might be convicted of malversation, eagerly called for inquiry.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
It seemed as if at least three out of four residents of the county had mentally tried and convicted Fire Bear and his companions.
Mystery Ranch|Arthur Chapman
But Menelaus being convicted, promised Ptolemee to give him much money to persuade the king to favour him.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
Many armed conspirators were seized near the theatre, of whom 21 were convicted on trial.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Robin was convicted of sorcery, and, persevering in his error, was burned alive in the Place du Parvis.
The Merrie Tales Of Jacques Tournebroche|Anatole France