scoundrel
noun/ˈskaʊndrəl/
Frequency rank: #16,192 most common English word
Meaning
A person who behaves dishonestly or without moral principles; a rogue or villain.
Example sentence
The villagers drove the scoundrel out of town after he stole their savings.
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