convict in a sentence
n., v.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
Convict (verb): to declare someone guilty of a crime by a legal verdict.
Sample Sentences
- The jury took only a few hours to convict the defendant of all charges.
- After years of legal battles, he was finally able to clear his name and prove he was not a convict.
- The documentary provided a chilling insight into the life of a convict behind bars.
- She felt a mix of pity and anger toward the convict who had stolen her purse.
- In some countries, it is common for convicts to undergo rehabilitation programs while incarcerated.