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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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