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What is another word for Delinquency? – 157 Delinquency Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    misbehavior misconduct wrongdoing offense crime transgression infringement violation disobedience noncompliance neglect dereliction laxity delinquency fault culpability guilt blame responsibility liability misdeed misfeasance malfeasance nonfeasance lawlessness unruliness disorderliness rowdiness hooliganism vandalism recklessness negligence irresponsibility improvidence profligacy dissipation degeneracy depravity corruption turpitude iniquity wickedness evil malevolence malignity.

    Meaning of Delinquency

    The state of being delinquent, especially in relation to debt or financial obligations.

    Definitions

    • A failure to fulfill or neglect of one's duties, obligations, or responsibilities.
    • An act or instance of misconduct, wrongdoing, or offense, especially one that is punishable by law.

    Example Uses

    • The company's delinquency in paying its debts led to its financial downfall.
    • The student's delinquency in completing her homework resulted in poor grades.
    • The delinquency of the defendant was established in court, and they were found guilty of the crime.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    compliance obedience conformity lawfulness orderliness responsibility diligence punctuality regularity reliability trustworthiness integrity honesty virtue righteousness morality rectitude probity uprightness goodness innocence blamelessness faultlessness impeccability irreproachability unimpeachability.

    Related Nouns

    crime offense misconduct wrongdoing transgression infringement violation disobedience noncompliance neglect dereliction fault culpability guilt blame responsibility liability misdeed misfeasance malfeasance nonfeasance lawlessness unruliness disorderliness delinquent juvenile offender defendant convict prisoner.

    Related Verbs

    commit perpetrate violate infringe disobey neglect default fail omit overlook disregard ignore transgress offend sin err fault blame accuse charge prosecute punish penalize fine imprison.

    Related Adjectives

    delinquent disobedient noncompliant neglectful derelict guilty culpable blameworthy responsible liable miscreant offending transgressing violative infringing lawless unruly disorderly reckless negligent irresponsible improvident profligate dissipated degenerate depraved corrupt turpitudinous iniquitous wicked evil.