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(satellite adjective) past due; not paid at the scheduled time; "an overdue installment"; "a delinquent account" |
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Synonyms: overdue |
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(satellite adjective) persistently bad; "school for delinquent boys" |
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(satellite adjective) guilty of a minor misdeed; "delinquent minors" |
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(noun) a young offender |
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Synonyms: juvenile delinquent |
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Related Words: offender, wrongdoer |
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(satellite adjective) failing in what duty requires; "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills" |
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Synonyms: derelict, neglectful, remiss |
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