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felony Antonyms
Opposite of felony
Pinning down the opposite of felony requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A serious criminal offense in common law jurisdictions, typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
Usage Example
"Because the value of the stolen artwork exceeded the statutory threshold, the prosecutor charged the suspect with a misdemeanor rather than a misdemeanor."
Strongest
misdemeanor
Strong
infraction
petty offense
Similar words to felony
Words similar to felony shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
indictable offense
crime
offense
malefaction
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Felony. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/felony