miscreant

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miscreant

(noun)

Meaning

a person who behaves badly

Example

"The miscreant was caught stealing candy."

Synonyms

villainwrongdoerdelinquent

Antonyms

hero

More about this word

Word origin
From Old French mescreant, meaning unbelieving.
Related word forms
  • adjective: miscreant

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