Delinquency synonyms and antonyms

dĭ-lĭng'kwən-sē, -lĭn'-

The act or an instance of neglecting something:

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Willful neglect, as of duty or principle.

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A misdeed.

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The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated:

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good behavior (antonym)

In criminal sentencing law, the conduct by a prisoner that may justify a reduction in his or her sentence.

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(Law) The lack of liability associated with the failure to act.

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do (related)

Something that can or should be done (usually in the phrase dos and don'ts).

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fault (related)

A mistake; an error:

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delinquent (related)

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victimization (related)

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crime (related)

(Uncountable) The practice or habit of committing crimes.

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(Countable) An instance of doing wrong.

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The condition or fact of being insufficient or falling short:

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That which was done that should not have been, ranging from any sin or moral offense to various degrees of crime.

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dutifulness (antonym)

The state of being dutiful

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willful neglect

a tendency to be negligent and uncaring

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criminality (related)

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recidivism (related)

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Failure to pay money due

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An omitting or being omitted; specif., failure to do as one should

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juvenile-delinquency

(Law) Participation in illegal behaviour by minors.

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Action or conduct that is inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected.

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An affront, insult or injury.

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Find another word for delinquency. In this page you can discover 24 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for delinquency, like: neglect, dereliction, misdemeanor, violation, good behavior, nonfeasance, do, fault, delinquent, victimization and crime.