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delinquency vs misbehavior

misbehavior vs delinquency

delinquency and misbehavior both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
delinquency Yes No No No
misbehavior Yes No No No
As nouns, misbehavior is a hypernym of delinquency; that is, misbehavior is a word with a broader meaning than delinquency:
  • delinquency: an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor
  • misbehavior: improper or wicked or immoral behavior
Other hypernyms of delinquency include misbehaviour, misdeed.
delinquency (noun) misbehavior (noun)
an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor improper or wicked or immoral behavior
a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
nonpayment of a debt when due
Difference between delinquency and misbehavior

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