Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reoffend
verb
/ˌriː.əˈfɛnd/
Definition
To commit another offense after having previously been convicted of a crime.
Examples
- After completing his rehabilitation program, he vowed to not reoffend.
- Statistics show a percentage of offenders will likely reoffend within a few years of release.
- The goal of many programs is to prevent individuals from reoffending.
Meaning
Reoffend refers to the act of engaging in criminal behavior again after serving a sentence or having been rehabilitated.
Synonyms
- recommit
- reiterate an offense
- repeat a crime
