Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/
noun a person who continues to commit crimes, especially repeated or habitual offenders
A1 A recidivist is someone who keeps committing the same crime.
A2 The recidivist was arrested for shoplifting again.
B1 The judge sentenced the recidivist to a longer prison term.
B2 Despite rehabilitation efforts, the recidivist continued to engage in criminal behavior.
C1 The recidivist's pattern of criminal behavior is a cause for concern among law enforcement officials.
C2 The recidivist's persistent criminal activity poses a significant challenge for the justice system.
formal The judge imposed a harsher sentence on the recidivist offender.
informal That guy is a recidivist, he's always getting into trouble.
slang Don't hang out with him, he's a recidivist and will only get you in trouble.
figurative Her recidivist tendencies towards procrastination are hindering her progress.
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