recidivist

noun
UK: /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/
US: /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

  1. A person who continues to commit crimes, even after being punished.

    1. The recidivist was arrested again for theft.
    2. The program aims to reduce recidivism among young offenders, preventing the recidivist behavior.

Synonyms

repeat offender
recidivist adjective

  1. Relating to someone who is a repeat offender; characterized by repeated crime.

    1. The recidivist behavior is a concern.
    2. Recidivist offenders often require more intensive rehabilitation programs that address the root causes of their repeated criminal actions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "recidivist" is /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/ in British English and /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recidivist": repeat offender.

Example usage of "recidivist": "The recidivist was arrested again for theft.". More examples on the page.