Synonyms of felonies

felonies

noun

plural of felony

as in crimes

law a serious criminal act (such as murder or rape)

The crime is considered a felony under state law.

He was convicted of committing a felony.

Related Words

• crimes
• trespasses
• misdemeanors
• violations
• offenses
• misdeeds
• sins
• misconducts
• transgressions
• debts
• criminalities
• errors
• misfeasances
• wrongdoings
• malefactions
• misdoings
• hate crimes
• breaches
• peccadilloes
• foibles
• bias crimes
• corruptions
• infringements
• lawbreakings
• faults
• immoralities
• iniquities
• vices
• depravities
• debaucheries
• illegalities
• abuses
• breaks
• falls
• downfalls
• descents

Dissimilar Words

• noncrimes
• innocences
• moralities
• impeccabilities
• virtues
• irreproachabilities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of felonies

Immigration and the border California law bars local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration officials except in the cases of people convicted of certain high-level felonies. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

In some states, these charges are misdemeanors or lower-level felonies. — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

In August 2024, seven more former union executives and employees — including Jones, his wife and son — were indicted for conspiracy to commit offenses under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, as well as other felonies. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

The law, which initially took effect July 1, allows individuals convicted of other misdemeanors and some nonviolent felonies to petition the court to seal their records. — Liam Bowman, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

According to supporters, the need for charter changes was driven in part by fraud and corruption scandals at City Hall, including three council members charged with felonies between 2020 and 2023. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The charges against Schram were all Class 4 felonies, which are punishable by a one- to three-year prison term. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

The charges Nick faced — soliciting a child via computer and unlawful use of a two-way communications device —– are third-degree felonies that carry up to five years in prison. — Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Brandon Lee Britten, 31, and Sierra Dawn Britten, 28, have each been charged with three felonies in connection with the case. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026