Meaning & use
Delinquents
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People, especially young people, who repeatedly commit crimes or fail to fulfill an obligation, such as neglecting their duties or payments.
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The youth center was created to give juvenile delinquents a productive outlet.
Local delinquents were blamed for the string of broken windows downtown.
A note on using this word
Often used specifically in the phrase "juvenile delinquent" to describe a minor who breaks the law.
Words with a similar meaning
offenderstroublemakerslawbreakers
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Words with an opposite meaning
law-abiders
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