DERELICTION
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Dereliction.
Dereliction - as a noun
A tendency to be negligent and uncaring
Example: "He inherited his delinquency from his father"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delinquency26willful neglectWillful negligence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actus reusmisconduct17wrongdoing16wrongful conductcarelessness14neglect10negligence14nonperformance23Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The dereliction of duty by the police officer resulted in an increase in crime."
"The abandoned building was a clear dereliction of responsibility by the property owner."
"The dereliction of the car's maintenance led to a breakdown on the highway."
"The CEO's dereliction of financial duties caused the company to go bankrupt."
"The government's dereliction of environmental regulations caused irreparable damage to the ecosystem."
Word Game Points
Is DERELICTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dereliction is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DERELICTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is DERELICTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dereliction is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDERELICTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is DERELICTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dereliction is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDERELICTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
