miscreant

Meanings

• noun

  A person who behaves in a disruptive, harmful, or immoral way.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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mischievous , recluse , abuse , refuse

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Variants

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miscreant , miscreants

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Etymology

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From Old French miscreant, from mis- 'bad' + creant 'creating'. A person who creates mischief or misbehaves.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'miscreant' was used frequently in the works of Shakespeare.

2. In some legal systems, a misdemeanor is a crime that is less serious than a felony, and a miscreant is someone who has committed a misdemeanor.

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Related Concepts

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1. delinquent: A person who has failed to meet an obligation or duty, especially a legal one. Miscreants and delinquents may engage in similar behaviors, but the term 'delinquent' is often used to describe someone who has violated a specific law or rule.

2. mischief: An act of causing trouble or damaging property. Miscreants are often associated with mischief, as they may engage in activities that disrupt or harm others.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'miscreant' is often used to describe a character who is morally corrupt or engaged in criminal activities. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character Rosencrantz is referred to as a 'miscreant' by other characters due to his involvement in a plot to kill the king.

How to Memorize "miscreant"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person acting out of line, causing trouble, or engaging in harmful behavior. Try to associate this image with the word 'miscreant'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'miscreant' with words like 'criminal', 'delinquent', or 'troublemaker'. Try to remember that a miscreant is someone who behaves badly or disruptively.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Miscreants Make Mayhem' to help remember the definition of the word.

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