Miscreant

Meaning

A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal

A person who behaves badly or criminally.

Example Sentences

The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.

The police arrested the miscreant responsible for the theft.

Synonyms

villain, criminal, wrongdoer, scoundrel, offender, delinquent

Entry 1

villain, criminal, wrongdoer, scoundrel

Entry 2

criminal, wrongdoer, villain, offender, delinquent

Antonyms

hero, saint, good person, law-abiding citizen, gentleman, nobleman

Entry 1

hero, saint, good person, law-abiding citizen

Entry 2

law-abiding citizen, gentleman, nobleman

Collocations

dangerous miscreant, petty miscreant, notorious miscreant, young miscreant, violent miscreant

Entry 1

dangerous miscreant, petty miscreant, notorious miscreant, young miscreant

Entry 2

notorious miscreant, petty miscreant, violent miscreant