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miscreant

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun miscreant has 1 sense
  1. reprobate, miscreant - a person without moral scruples
    --1 is a kind of wrongdoer, offender
    --1 has particulars:
     pervert, deviant, deviate, degenerate; scapegrace, black sheep; wretch

Definitions from the Web

Miscreant

Definition

A miscreant is a person who behaves badly or is involved in criminal activities. It refers to an individual who goes against accepted social norms or laws.

Parts of Speech

  • Noun: The miscreant was arrested for robbing the bank.
  • Adjective: The detective was determined to catch the miscreant gang responsible for the recent burglaries.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

Someone who behaves badly or immorally

  • Noun: The town was tired of the miscreants causing trouble every weekend.
  • Adjective: She warned her sister about hanging out with miscreant friends.

Sense 2:

Someone involved in criminal activities

  • Noun: The police were on the lookout for the miscreant wanted for several robberies.
  • Adjective: The miscreant gang members were finally brought to justice.

Sample Sentences

  • The miscreant stole my wallet while I was distracted.
  • Witnesses at the scene identified the miscreant as the one who started the fight.
  • She always seemed to attract miscreants who took advantage of her kindness.
  • The judge handed down a harsh sentence to the miscreant to deter others from committing similar crimes.

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