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Detailed Synonyms for delinquent in English

delinquent:

delinquent [the ~] nomen

  1. the delinquent
    the perpetrator; the delinquent; the criminal; the offender; the malefactor; the evil-doer
  2. the delinquent
    – a young offender 1
    the delinquent; the juvenile delinquent
    – a young offender 1

delinquent adj

  1. delinquent
    – past due; not paid at the scheduled time 1
    delinquent; overdue
    – past due; not paid at the scheduled time 1
  2. delinquent
    – failing in what duty requires 1
    delinquent; derelict; neglectful; remiss
    – failing in what duty requires 1
    • delinquent adj
      • derelict (or delinquent) in his duty1
    • derelict adj
      • derelict (or delinquent) in his duty1
    • neglectful adj
      • neglectful of his duties1
    • remiss adj
      • remiss of you not to pay your bills1
  3. delinquent
    – guilty of a misdeed 1
    delinquent
    – guilty of a misdeed 1

Related Words for "delinquent":

  • delinquents, delinquently

Alternate Synonyms for "delinquent":


Related Definitions for "delinquent":

  1. past due; not paid at the scheduled time1
    • a delinquent account1
  2. failing in what duty requires1
    • derelict (or delinquent) in his duty1
  3. guilty of a misdeed1
    • delinquent minors1
  4. a young offender1

Related Synonyms for delinquent