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Definition of felon

felon

/ˈfɛl.ən/
fel · on
Adverb:feloniously
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Plural:felons
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Adjective:felonious
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• noun

1

A person who has been convicted of a felony or serious crime.

Example

"The rehabilitation program helps former felons find steady employment after their release."

2

A painful, purulent bacterial infection in the fleshy pad at the tip of a finger or toe.

Example

"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful felon on the patient's index finger."

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• adjective

1

Wicked, cruel, or treacherous (archaic or literary).

Example

"The old ballad recounted the felon deeds of a ruthless outlaw."

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• Rhymes for felon

• Nearby Words

fellow
fellowman
fellowship
felon
felonious
feloniously
felony

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French felon ('wicked person, traitor, rebel'), likely from Medieval Latin fello, of uncertain ultimate origin (possibly Frankish).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Felon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/felon
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