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DELINQUENT Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word delinquent. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word delinquent. (close relations)
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derelict
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person without a home, job, or property

• a ship abandoned on the high seas

adjective satellite

• worn and broken down by hard use

• forsaken by owner or inhabitants

• failing in what duty requires

• in deplorable condition

neglectful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not showing due care or attention

• failing in what duty requires

overdue
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• past due; not paid at the scheduled time

remiss
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• failing in what duty requires

defaulting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• loss due to not showing up

• act of failing to meet a financial obligation

• loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid

• an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified

verb

• fail to pay up

juvenile delinquent
nounn
noun

• a young offender

Best Hypernyms For DELINQUENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for delinquent, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
offender wrongdoer criminal culprit lawbreaker transgressor

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