Delinquent and Truant

Delinquent

Delinquent noun - A young offender.

Truant and delinquent are semantically related in fugitive topic. In some cases you can use "Truant" instead a noun "Delinquent".

Nearby Word: delinquency

Truant

Truant noun - One who is absent from school without permission.
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Synonyms for Truant

Delinquent and truant are semantically related in fugitive topic. You can use "Delinquent" instead a noun "Truant", if it concerns topics such as absentee.

Nearby Word: truancy
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