convict vs reconvict
reconvict vs convictconvict is a noun but reconvict is not a noun.
convict and reconvict both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| convict | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| reconvict | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
reconvict is a hyponym of
convict; that is, reconvict is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
convict:
- convict: find or declare guilty
- reconvict: convict anew
| convict (noun) | reconvict (noun) |
|---|---|
| a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison | |
| a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense |
| convict (verb) | reconvict (verb) |
|---|---|
| find or declare guilty | convict anew |
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