Words Like DELINQUENCY

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DELINQUENCY.

5 Alternative Words Similar to delinquency

1 Dereliction Noun      Synonym
2 Default Noun      Synonym Words Like Default
3 Neglect Noun      Synonym Words Like Neglect
4 Nonpayment Noun      Synonym Words Like Nonpayment
5 Nonremittal Noun      Synonym Words Like Nonremittal

2 examples of delinquency

1 his derelictions were not really intended as crimes
2 his adolescent protest consisted of willful neglect of all his responsibilities

8 definitions of delinquency

1 Failure or omission of duty or obligation; a dereliction; a fault; a shortcoming; an offense.
2 Synonyms Wrong, Sin, etc. See crime.
3 misconduct
4 a criminal offense
5 a debt that is overdue for payment
6 a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
7 nonpayment of a debt when due
8 an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor
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