Delinquent and Guilty

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Delinquent adjective - Guilty of a misdeed.

Usage example: delinquent minors

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Guilty is a synonym for delinquent in irresponsible topic. In some cases you can use "Guilty" instead an adjective "Delinquent".

Nearby Word: delinquency

Guilty adjective - Responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act.

Usage example: guilty of murder

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Delinquent is a synonym for guilty in blameworthy topic. You can use "Delinquent" instead an adjective "Guilty", if it concerns topics such as censurable.

Nearby Words: guilt, guiltless, guiltiness, guiltily

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