scoundrel

noun/ˈskaʊndrəl/

Frequency rank: #16,192 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A person who behaves dishonestly or without moral principles; a rogue or villain.

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Example sentence

The villagers drove the scoundrel out of town after he stole their savings.

Synonyms & related words

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