recidivistnoun [ C ]
uk/rɪˈsɪd.ɪ.vɪst/us/rəˈsɪd.ə.vɪst/specializeda criminal who continues to commit crimes even after they have been punished
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Criminals - general words
- abet
- accessory
- accomplice
- crook
- culprit
- delinquent
- felon
- gangbanger
- gangland
- juvenile delinquent
- lawbreaker
- lowlife
- offender
- outlaw
- perp
- perpetrator
- probationer
- transgress
- wanted
- wrongdoer
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recidivism
noun [ U ] uk/rɪˈsɪd.ɪ.vɪ.zəm/us/rəˈsɪd.ə.vɪ.zəm/