Synonyms for scoundrel
ˈskaʊn drəlscoundrel

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1. scoundrel

   Synonyms:
   villain, vagabond, knave, swindler, miscreant, reprobate

   Antonyms:
   man of honor, gentleman

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1. villain, scoundrelnoun

   a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

   Synonyms:
   baddie, villain

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1. • Unwelcome Person

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1. scoundrelnoun

   Synonyms:
   knave, rogue, villain, rascal, scamp, cheat, trickster, swindler, sharper, scapegrace, caitiff, vile wretch, miscreant

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1. scoundrelnoun

   Synonyms:
   villain, knave, rascal, scamp, rogue, caitiff, reprobate, cheat, swindler, libertine, miscreant, bezonian, vagabond, wretch

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1. List of paraphrases for "scoundrel":

   villain, rascal, varmint, punk, rabble, stinker, bandit, crook, scum, squirt, hoodlum, devil

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How to use scoundrel in a sentence?

1. Bob Dylan:

   They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings

2. Heywood Broun:

   A technical objection is the first refuge of a scoundrel.

3. Joaquin Phoenix:

   I've been a scoundrel in my life. I've been selfish, cruel at times and hard to work with, and I'm grateful that so many people in this room have given me a second chance.

4. Federico Gutierrez:

   That scoundrel, instead of bringing flowers to Pablo Escobar, he should have brought flowers to the victims of violence in this city, he must offer an apology to the city.

5. Proverb:

   A rich man is either a scoundrel or the heir of a scoundrel. #billionaire