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Meaning of miscreants
The primary meaning of the word "miscreants" refers to people who behave badly or illegally.
Etymology of miscreants
The word "miscreants" has its roots in the Old French word "miscreant," which is derived from the Latin "miscredere," meaning "to disbelieve" or "to have a wrong belief," and was initially used in the 15th century to describe heretics or non-believers, but over time, its meaning expanded to include anyone who acts against societal norms or laws.
Synonyms
scoundrels
rascals
rogues
villains
culprits
wrongdoers
offenders
delinquents
troublemakers
hoodlums
vandals
hooligans
thugs
convicts
felons
lawbreakers
malefactors
ne'er-do-wells
reprobates
scallywags
blackguards
knaves
varlets
ruffians
toughs
misbehavers
disobedients
nonconformists
rebels
outlaws
bandits
marauders
buccaneers
freebooters
desperados
Definitions
- The Oxford Languages definition of "miscreants" is people who behave badly or illegally, a person who has been convicted of a crime, or someone who does not behave in a socially acceptable way.
Usage Examples
- The police were tasked with rounding up the miscreants responsible for the recent string of burglaries.
- The new policy aims to punish miscreants who litter in public places.
Antonyms
law-abiders
lawkeepers
upholders
enforcers
adherents
conformists
loyalists
patriots
citizens
residents
inhabitants
dwellers
lawmen
peacekeepers
guardians
protectors
defenders
benefactors
humanitarians
altruists
philanthropists
paragons
models
exemplars