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miscreant

/mɪsˈkriːnt/ noun · British & US
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What does miscreant mean?

noun

A person who behaves in a way that is considered to be morally wrong or unacceptable.

Example

"The miscreant was caught by the police after a string of burglaries in the neighborhood."

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