Convict and Sanction

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Convict verb - To find or pronounce guilty.

Usage example: an accused person is presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law

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Sanction is an antonym for convict.

Nearby Words: conviction, convicted, convicting

Sanction verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

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Convict is an antonym for sanction.

Nearby Words: sanctioned, sanctity, sanctioning

female convict

female sanction

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