desperado vs felon

desperado

noun
  • A person in desperate circumstances or who is at the point of desperation, such as a down-and-outer, an addict, etc. 

  • A person who is desperately in love or is desperate for a romantic or sexual relationship. 

  • A bold outlaw, especially one from southern portions of the Wild West. 

  • A piece that seems determined to give itself up, typically to bring about stalemate or perpetual check. 

felon

noun
  • A person who has been tried and convicted of a felony. 

  • A wicked person. 

  • A bacterial infection at the end of a finger or toe. 

  • A person who has committed a felony. 

adj
  • wicked; cruel 

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