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felonious Synonyms

Another word for felonious

Choosing another word for felonious depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to, involving, or having the legal nature of a felony or serious crime.

Usage Example

"The prosecutor presented extensive financial records to prove that the executive's actions were deliberate and criminal."

Strongest
criminal
unlawful
Strong
illegal
illicit
lawless
culpable

• adjective (Context 2)

Wicked, villainous, or malicious in character or intent.

Usage Example

"In classic detective fiction, the hero often uncovers a villainous plot orchestrated by a seemingly respectable aristocrat."

Strongest
villainous
Strong
wicked
nefarious
iniquitous
heinous
base

Opposites of felonious

The opposite of felonious shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lawful
legal
virtuous
righteous
legitimate
licit
honorable
upright
See all opposites of felonious

• Nearby Words

fellowman
fellowship
felon
felonious
feloniously
felony
felt

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Felonious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/felonious
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