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Convict Definition & Meaning

convict
noun
  1. a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
  2. a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense
verb
  1. find or declare guilty; "The man was convicted of fraud and sentenced"

"Convict" in song lyrics

See how convict is used in real songs:

  • "a convict"
    Aceyalone — Headaches and Woes
  • "Convict"
    Akon f./ Eminem — Smack That
  • "I'm just an average individual, street slangin convict"
    Anybody Killa — Hollowpoint

Usage tips for "convict"

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Frequently asked questions

What does convict mean?
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense find or declare guilty; "The man was convicted of fraud and sentenced"
What part of speech is convict?
Convict is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does convict have?
Convict has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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