Synonyms for dereliction
ˌdɛr əˈlɪk ʃəndere·lic·tion

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1. dereliction

   Synonyms:
   abandonment, failure, shortcoming, desertion, relinquishment, neglect

   Antonyms:
   performance, observance, adherence, attention

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1. delinquency, dereliction, willful neglectnoun

   a tendency to be negligent and uncaring

   "he inherited his delinquency from his father"; "his derelictions were not really intended as crimes"; "his adolescent protest consisted of willful neglect of all his responsibilities"

   Synonyms:
   juvenile delinquency, willful neglect, delinquency

2. derelictionnoun

   willful negligence

   Synonyms:
   willful neglect, delinquency

Matched Categories

1. • Negligence
   • Wrongdoing

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1. derelictionnoun

   Synonyms:
   abandonment, renunciation, desertion, relinquishment

2. derelictionnoun

   Synonyms:
   faithlessness, failure in duty

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1. List of paraphrases for "dereliction":

   breach, non-compliance, abandonment

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How to use dereliction in a sentence?

1. Lester Holt:

   I think it’s become clear that fairness is overrated ... the idea that we should always give two sides equal weight and merit does not reflect the world we find ourselves in, that the sun sets in the west is a fact. Any contrary view does not deserve our time or attention … Decisions to not give unsupported arguments equal time are not a dereliction of journalistic responsibility or some kind of agenda, in fact, it’s just the opposite.

2. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Sipa USA/POOL:

   I'm in my office rather than the committee room because once again the chair has failed to make room for all members on the dais. I again want to register my strong protest of this dereliction of basic responsibility and comity.

3. Patrick Leahy:

   The fact is, when you elect a president, you have to assume a Supreme Court vacancy, he is going to make the nomination, and it would be a sheer dereliction of duty for the Senate not to have a hearing, not to have a vote.

4. Alex Azar:

   This dereliction of duty has been absolutely devastating for the entire globe.

5. Mitch McConnell:

   Former President Trump's actions preceding the riot were a disgraceful dereliction of duty, there is no question that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of that day.