Miscreant 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam in real context with images, synonyms and antonyms for GRE candidates and advanced learners of English with text-to-speech functionality
/ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/ (adj & noun)
Definition
Noun: someone who does not obey established rules, a person who behaves badly, wrongdoer, outlaw, malefactor, villain, rascal, scoundrel, lowlife, culprit, offender, lawbreaker, criminal, delinquent, reprobate, troublemaker
Adjective: behaving badly or in a foul way
Example
When society uses its muscle to regulate conduct—to make certain actions criminal—it does so by punishing or threatening to punish wrongdoers and miscreants. By what authority or for what reason can society bring its weight to bear on an individual who has violated that society’s rules? For centuries, philosophers have sought to identify society’s moral right to fine, incarcerate, and punish miscreants.
Source of example: https://www.tulanelawreview.org/
Parts of speech
Noun: miscreation
Verb: miscreate
