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RECIDIVISTS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Recidivists.

Recidivists - as a noun

Someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
habitual criminalrepeater

Someone who lapses into previous undesirable patterns of behavior

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backsliderreversionist

Example Sentences

"Many recidivists end up back in prison shortly after being released."
"The government is implementing programs to reduce the number of recidivists."
"The recidivists were arrested for theft again."
"The prison system is struggling to rehabilitate recidivists."
"The judge imposed a harsher sentence on recidivists."
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Word Game Points

Is RECIDIVISTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recidivists is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECIDIVISTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is RECIDIVISTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recidivists is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECIDIVISTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is RECIDIVISTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recidivists is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECIDIVISTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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