Blackguard (Noun)

Meaning

Someone who is morally reprehensible; "you dirty dog".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The corrupt businessman was a blackguard who exploited his employees and swindled his clients.
  • His behavior towards his sister was that of a blackguard, constantly teasing and bullying her for his own amusement.
  • The con artist who scammed the elderly couple out of their life savings was a despicable blackguard who had no qualms about ruining innocent lives.
  • The way he treated his loyal wife like dirt made him out to be a blackguard, with no respect for anyone but himself.
  • The cruel and ruthless dictator was a blackguard of the worst kind, responsible for numerous atrocities and human rights abuses.

Synonyms

  • Cad
  • Bounder
  • Hound
  • Dog
  • Heel

Hypernyms

  • Villain
  • Scoundrel

Hyponyms

  • Perisher

Related Words

  • Blackguardly (adjective)
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