
Delinquent
Negative connotation
The term often implies negative behavior that society dislikes.

The delinquent teens were caught vandalizing the park.
Not always criminal
Delinquent acts may not be severe enough to be criminal, but still against rules.

His delinquent habits include breaking curfew regularly.
Social stigma
Being labeled delinquent can lead to social exclusion or judgment.

She worked hard to shed her delinquent image from her youth.
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CriminalCulpritLawbreakerMalefactorMiscreantOffenderTransgressorViolateWrongdoer
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