delinquency
nounHow many syllables in delinquency?
There are 5 syllables in the word delinquency.How to pronounce delinquency:
Definition of delinquency:
- delinquency (noun):
- a delinquent act
- a defect or failing
- an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor.
Synonyms for delinquency:
carelessness
crime
default
dereliction
failure
fault
juvenile delinquency
lawbreaking
misbehaviour
misconduct
misdeed
misdemeanour
misprision
neglect
negligence
nonfeasance
offence
oversight
villainy
willful neglect
wrongdoing
Antonyms for delinquency:
accomplishment
achievement
behavior
behaviour
care
carefulness
correctness
good behavior
good behaviour
good conduct
good deed
good manners
kindness
manners
noncrime
obedience
perfection
strength
success
uprightness
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