Definition of "miscreants" []

• Plural form of miscreant. (noun)

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• "President Musharraf though making it clear he won't tolerate any further violence, saying any lawbreakers or any people -- what he called miscreants -- would be crushed with an iron fist -- Kyra."
• "In light of the NFL's recent, highly publicized troubles with players, the Arena League's lack of miscreants is also refreshing."
• "Mullah Omar was known for his severity (summarily hanging miscreants from the barrels of tanks, or burying them alive) but never for delay (he brooked no appeals) or capriciousness (he spared no one)."