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FELONIOUS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does felonious mean? 

FELONIOUS (adjective)
  The adjective FELONIOUS has 1 sense:

1. involving or being or having the nature of a crimeplay

  Familiarity information: FELONIOUS used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


FELONIOUS (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Involving or being or having the nature of a crime

Synonyms:

criminal; felonious

Context example:

felonious intent

Similar:

illegal (prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules)

Derivation:

felony (a serious crime (such as murder or arson))


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