Delinquency Synonyms and Antonyms

dĭ-lĭngkwən-sē, -lĭn-
Nonperformance of what ought to be done
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. dereliction
  2. default
  3. juvenile-delinquency
  4. failure
  5. misconduct
  6. neglect
  7. wrongdoing
  8. misbehavior
  9. misdeed
  10. omission
  11. misdemeanor
  12. nonfeasance
  13. offense
  14. violation
  15. willful neglect
Antonyms:
  1. dutifulness
  2. good behavior

Words Related to Delinquency

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Delinquency Sentence Examples

  • Mental health professionals agree, and rising rates of serious school disciplinary problems, delinquency, and violent crime indicate, that antisocial behavior in general is increasing.

  • Any delinquency involved a trial before the Heliaea.

  • There is also an increase in juvenile delinquency.

  • Children in such communities are at lower risk of teen pregnancy, child abuse, drug use or juvenile delinquency.

  • The practical application of these theories in professional intervention, from youthful delinquency to entrenched criminal careers, will be examined.

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