Understanding the meaning of delinquency - BoostVocab

Smart Search Learn a New Word

delinquency

/dɪ'lɪŋkwənsi/

Synonyms of delinquency Antonyms of delinquency Examples of delinquency Usage of delinquency Parts of delinquency Definition that contains delinquency Words sounding like delinquency Explanation of delinquency

noun
an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor
- + New List
Similar:

juvenile delinquency

type of:
misdeed misbehavior misbehaviour
noun
a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
- + New List
"he inherited his delinquency from his father"

Similar:

dereliction willful neglect

type of:
neglectfulness neglect negligence
noun
nonpayment of a debt when due
- + New List
type of:
nonremittal nonpayment default

Explanation of delinquency

We don`t have explanations for this word yet.