reoffends

[US]/riːəˈfendz/
[UK]/riːəˈfendz/

Translation

v.commits another crime or offense after having been punished for a previous one

Phrases & Collocations

keeps reoffending

habitual reoffender

risk of reoffending

reoffended after

reoffends again

repeatedly reoffends

likelihood of reoffending

reoffended while

frequently reoffends

pattern of reoffending

Example Sentences

the prisoner reoffends within months of being released from jail.

statistics show that many ex-convicts reoffend after their sentences end.

he has a history of reoffending, which concerns the parole board.

the study indicates that young offenders are more likely to reoffend.

without proper rehabilitation, released inmates often reoffend.

the judge noted that the defendant reoffends every time he gets probation.

programs aimed at reducing recidivism help prevent individuals from reoffending.

those who reoffend frequently face longer prison sentences under three-strike laws.

factors such as unemployment and lack of education increase the chance to reoffend.

the criminal reoffends and commits the same type of crime each time.

research shows that mental health treatment reduces the likelihood of reoffending.

despite warnings, the suspect continues to reoffend in the same neighborhood.

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