delinquency
noun/dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/
Frequency rank: #14,047 most common English word
Meaning
Minor criminal behavior or failure to fulfill a duty or obligation, especially by young people.
Example sentence
The school counselor held a meeting to discuss the rise of juvenile delinquency in the neighborhood.
Synonyms & related words
- misconduct
- misbehavior
- wrongdoing
- crime
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