delinquency
Translation
wrongdoing, misbehavior, crime
Examples
They are trying to reduce juvenile delinquency.
They are trying to reduce juvenile delinquency.
There is a high rate of delinquency in this area.
There is a high rate of delinquency in this area.
Grammar Patterns
((juvenile)) delinquency a type of crime committed by young people. They are trying to reduce juvenile delinquency.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crime, wrongdoing, misbehavior; Antonyms: obedience, lawfulness
Etymology
From Latin 'delinquere' (to fail, transgress), from de- (completely) + linquere (to leave).
Memory Tips
Think of 'leaving' (linquere) the correct path, leading to wrongdoing.