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delinquency Synonyms

Another word for delinquency

Choosing another word for delinquency depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Minor crime or antisocial behavior, especially that committed by young people.

Usage Example

"After-school mentorship programs have proven effective in reducing juvenile lawlessness in urban neighborhoods."

Strong
lawlessness
misbehavior
misconduct
wrongdoing
hooliganism
criminality

• noun (Context 2)

Neglect of one's duty or failure to pay an outstanding financial obligation on time.

Usage Example

"Rising credit card default rates often signal broader economic strain among households."

Strongest
default
nonpayment
Strong
dereliction
neglect
remissness
arrears

Opposites of delinquency

The opposite of delinquency shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fulfillment
compliance
obedience
punctuality
rectitude
diligence
virtue
See all opposites of delinquency

• Nearby Words

delimit
delineate
delink
delinquency
delinquent
delirious
deliriously

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Delinquency. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/delinquency
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