Delinquent Synonyms and Antonyms

dĭ-lĭngkwənt, -lĭn-
Not paid on time; said especially of taxes
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. overdue
  2. owed
  3. back

Words Related to Delinquent

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.

Delinquent Sentence Examples

  • Provision is made for truant, dependent, neglected and delinquent children.

  • For a long time Hainan was the refuge of the turbulent classes of China and the place of deportation for delinquent officials.

  • This will make them retaliate by exhibiting delinquent behavior while with you or at school.

  • Such impulses often result in antisocial or delinquent behaviors.

  • Loans for people in foreclosure are often a last attempt at keeping a home after the mortgage payments have been delinquent for some time.

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