miscreed

/ˈmɪskriːd/

Definitions

1. verb

to commit a breach of the rules or a moral offense, especially in a way that is deliberate or reckless.

“The miscreed student was expelled from the university for cheating on the exam.”

2. noun

a person who commits a breach of the rules or a moral offense, especially in a way that is deliberate or reckless.

“The miscreed individual was shunned by the community for their actions.”

Synonyms

  • delinquent
  • offender
  • transgressor

Antonyms

  • law-abiding citizen
  • upstanding member of society