Definitions For Delinquency

noun

  • An antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor
  • A tendency to be negligent and uncaring
  • Nonpayment of a debt when due
  • Crimes or other morally wrong acts : illegal or immoral behavior especially by young people
  • The condition of someone who owes money and is not making payments at the required or expected time

Is Delinquency a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
26
Words with Friends
30

The word Delinquency is worth 26 points in Scrabble and 30 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Delinquency in a Sentence

  • They tried to steer him away from delinquency by giving him a job in their store.
  • She's been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
  • A series of minor delinquencies

Synonyms for Delinquency

Antonyms for Delinquency

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