Recidivist and Repeater

Recidivist

Recidivist noun - Someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior).
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Synonyms for Recidivist

Repeater is a synonym for recidivist. In some cases you can use "Repeater" instead a noun "Recidivist".

Nearby Word: recidivism

Repeater

Repeater noun - Someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior).
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Synonyms for Repeater

Recidivist is a synonym for repeater. You can use "Recidivist" instead a noun "Repeater". popular alternative

Nearby Words: repeat, repeated, repeating
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