Felonry, a term used to describe the act of committing a felony, has several synonyms that are commonly used in English language. Some of the synonyms for this term include: crime, offence, transgression, violation, misdemeanor, wrongdoing, and delinquency. Each of these terms carries a slightly different nuance, with crime being the most general term indicating any illegal act, and delinquency describing a minor offence committed by a juvenile. Offence, transgression, and violation describe acts that go against a specific law or regulation, while misdemeanor and wrongdoing are similar to felonry in referring to more serious crimes. Regardless of the synonym used, all of these terms indicate that an individual has acted against the law and may face legal consequences.