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English adjective: delinquent | |||
| 1. | delinquent guilty of a misdeed | ||
| Samples | Delinquent minors. | ||
| Similar | guilty | ||
| Antonyms | clean-handed, guiltless, innocent | ||
| 2. | delinquent failing in what duty requires | ||
| Samples | Derelict (or delinquent) in his duty. Neglectful of his duties. Remiss of you not to pay your bills. | ||
| Synonyms | derelict, neglectful, remiss | ||
| Similar | negligent | ||
| Antonyms | diligent | ||
| 3. | delinquent past due; not paid at the scheduled time | ||
| Samples | An overdue installment. A delinquent account. | ||
| Synonyms | overdue | ||
| Similar | due | ||
| Antonyms | undue | ||
English noun: delinquent | |||
| 1. | delinquent (person) a young offender | ||
| Synonyms | juvenile delinquent | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | offender, wrongdoer | ||
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