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delinquency vs misbehaviour

misbehaviour vs delinquency

delinquency and misbehaviour both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
delinquency Yes No No No
misbehaviour Yes No No No
As nouns, misbehaviour is a hypernym of delinquency; that is, misbehaviour is a word with a broader meaning than delinquency:
  • delinquency: an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor
  • misbehaviour: improper or wicked or immoral behavior
Other hypernyms of delinquency include misbehavior, misdeed.
delinquency (noun) misbehaviour (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 misbehaviour

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