Synonyms of felon

felon

noun

as in criminal

a person who has committed a serious crime

The convicted felon wanted to make amends after his release from jail.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criminal
• offender
• perpetrator
• crook
• assassin
• outlaw
• nazi
• lawbreaker
• thug
• culprit
• perp
• gangster
• scoundrel
• villain
• savage
• wretch
• reprobate
• rascal
• transgressor
• knave
• miscreant
• malefactor
• brute
• scalawag
• rogue
• sinner
• trespasser
• caitiff
• scapegrace
• varlet
• scamp
• no-good
• wrongdoer
• scallywag
• evildoer
• convict
• heavy
• monster
• hound
• baddie
• bandit
• beast
• rapscallion
• villainess
• baddy
• loser
• meany
• desperado
• cad
• devil
• jailbird
• fiend
• heel
• meanie
• con
• hoodlum
• viper
• snake
• ruffian
• racketeer
• serpent
• hooligan
• rough
• gunman
• cutthroat
• lowlife
• goon
• tough
• bravo
• rowdy
• stinker
• trash
• ne'er-do-well

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• innocent
• hero
• angel
• saint

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of felon

Our government pardoned and released back on the streets hundreds of violent criminals and felons who took part in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025

Last June, Muhammad pleaded guilty in federal court to unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2025

Pardoning violent felons who harmed police officers sends a dangerous message: Commit crimes for Trump, and there will be no consequences. —Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025

Despite his parole officer’s numerous warnings and multiple chances, life has a way of catching up with a felon who hasn’t been given even the smallest of head-starts. —Matthew Creith, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025