recidivist
1.
(
noun
) someone who lapses into previous undesirable patterns of behavior
Synonyms:
backslider
,
reversionist
Related Words:
offender
,
wrongdoer
2.
(
noun
) someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior)
Synonyms:
habitual criminal
,
repeater
Related Words:
criminal
,
crook
,
felon
,
malefactor
,
outlaw
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