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Definition of Recidivist
1. Noun. Someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior).
Exact synonyms: Habitual Criminal, Repeater
Generic synonyms: Criminal, Crook, Felon, Malefactor, Outlaw
Derivative terms: Recidivism, Repeat
Generic synonyms: Criminal, Crook, Felon, Malefactor, Outlaw
Derivative terms: Recidivism, Repeat
2. Noun. Someone who lapses into previous undesirable patterns of behavior.
Exact synonyms: Backslider, Reversionist
Generic synonyms: Offender, Wrongdoer
Derivative terms: Backslide, Recidivism
Generic synonyms: Offender, Wrongdoer
Derivative terms: Backslide, Recidivism
Definition of Recidivist
1. n. One who is recidivous or is characterized by recidivism; an incorrigible criminal.
Definition of Recidivist
1. Noun. One who falls back into prior habits, especially criminal habits; a repeat offender. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Recidivist
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Medical Definition of Recidivist
1. A person who tends toward recidivation. (05 Mar 2000)