HyperDic: delinquent

English > 4 senses of the word delinquent:
ADJECTIVEalldelinquentguilty of a misdeed
alldelinquent, derelict, neglectful, remissfailing in what duty requires
alldelinquent, overduepast due
NOUNperson delinquent, juvenile delinquenta young offender
delinquent > pronunciation
Soundsdihlih'ngkwahnt
Rhymesabandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...
English > delinquent: 4 senses > adjective 1
MeaningGuilty of a misdeed.
Example"delinquent minors"
BroaderguiltyResponsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
Spanishdelincuente
Nounsdelinquencya tendency to be negligent and uncaring
delinquenta young offender
English > delinquent: 4 senses > adjective 2
Meaningfailing in what duty requires.
Example"derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"
Synonymsderelict, neglectful, remiss
BroadernegligentCharacterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
Spanishdelincuente, negligente
English > delinquent: 4 senses > adjective 3
MeaningPast due; not paid at the scheduled time.
Example "a delinquent account"
Synonymoverdue
Broaderdueowed and payable immediately or on demand
Spanishatrasado, moroso
Catalanendarrerit
English > delinquent: 4 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA young offender.
Synonymjuvenile delinquent
Broaderwrongdoer, offenderA person who transgresses moral or civil law
Spanishdelincuente juvenil, delincuente
Catalandelinqüent juvenil, delinqüent
Adjectivesdelinquentguilty of a misdeed

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