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felony Synonyms

Another word for felony

Choosing another word for felony that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact noun definition and ranked by match strength.
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• 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 indictable offense rather than a misdemeanor."

Strongest
indictable offense
Strong
crime
offense
Weak
malefaction

Opposites of felony

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

misdemeanor
petty offense
infraction
See all opposites of felony

• Nearby Words

felon
felonious
feloniously
felony
felt
felting
female

Cite this Entry

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