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recidivist

noun
/rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

Meaning

A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.

Example Sentences

The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.

Synonyms

repeat offender, habitual criminal, relapser, offender

Antonyms

law-abider, rehabilitated person

Collocations

habitual recidivist, known recidivist, recidivist criminal

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