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Felony
Sounds like
feluhnee
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Simple meaning
What does Felony mean?
A serious crime.
Dictionary definition
A serious crime, usually more severe than a misdemeanor.
Example sentences
Felony in a sentence
easy
The charge was a felony.
medium
A felony can lead to serious penalties.
hard
Felony is a legal word for a serious offense, and exact meanings depend on the law.
Synonyms
Words like Felony
serious offenseA serious legal violation.
crimeRelated word that supports the meaning of felony.
Antonyms
Opposite words
minor offenseA less serious legal violation.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to felony, depending on context.
Word family
Felony word family
Base word
felony
noun
felonies
More than one felony.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does felony mean?
Felony means a serious crime.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to felony?
Serious Offense is close in meaning to felony in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of felony?
Minor Offense contrasts with felony.
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