Hyphenation of DELINQUENT

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DELIN-QUENT

Definitions of DELINQUENT:

1.
A young offender
2.
Guilty of a misdeed
Delinquent minors
3.
Failing in what duty requires
Derelict (or delinquent) in his duty Neglectful of his duties Remiss of you not to pay your bills
4.
Past due
Not paid at the scheduled time An overdue installment A delinquent account

Synonyms of DELINQUENT:

adj guilty
adj derelict, neglectful, remiss, negligent
adj incorrigible
adj overdue, due, owed
nounjuvenile delinquent, wrongdoer, offender

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