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.