V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
miscreant
noun
Definition: someone who breaks the law or does wrong
Synonyms: villain, criminal, wrongdoer, scoundrel, knave, ruffian
Antonyms: do-gooder
Tips: Miscreant comes from the Latin and French words for "not believing." Miscreants do not believe in or adhere to the same moral or legal codes as others.
Usage Examples:
The school was vandalized by a group of miscreants last night. (wrongdoers, criminals)
Many people were upset that the alleged miscreant was not found guilty. (wrongdoer, criminal)
A hopeless miscreant, he seemed bent on doing harm to others. (villain, criminal)
Because he had no moral scruples, the miscreant thought nothing of stealing from others. (scoundrel, villain, criminal)
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