😈Miscreant

noun
/ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Meaning

A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
A person who behaves badly or criminally.

Example Sentences

The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.

The police arrested the miscreant responsible for the theft.

Synonyms

villain, criminal, wrongdoer, scoundrel, offender, delinquent
Entry 1
villain, criminal, wrongdoer, scoundrel
Entry 2
criminal, wrongdoer, villain, offender, delinquent

Antonyms

hero, saint, good person, law-abiding citizen, gentleman, nobleman
Entry 1
hero, saint, good person, law-abiding citizen
Entry 2
law-abiding citizen, gentleman, nobleman

Collocations

dangerous miscreant, petty miscreant, notorious miscreant, young miscreant, violent miscreant
Entry 1
dangerous miscreant, petty miscreant, notorious miscreant, young miscreant
Entry 2
notorious miscreant, petty miscreant, violent miscreant

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