Offending and Wayward

Offending

Offending adjective - Offending against or breaking a law or rule.

Wayward and offending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wayward" instead an adjective "Offending".

Nearby Words: offend, offended, offender

Wayward

Wayward adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Offending and wayward are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Offending" instead an adjective "Wayward".
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