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scoundrel

[ skoun-druhl ]
/ ˈskaʊn drəl /
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noun

an unprincipled, dishonorable person; villain.

adjective

mean or base in nature; villainous; unprincipled; dishonorable.

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Origin of scoundrel

First recorded in 1580–90; origin uncertain

synonym study for scoundrel

1. See knave.

Words nearby scoundrel

Scottsboro, Scottsdale, Scott, Sir Walter, Scotty, Scotus, scoundrel, scoundrelly, scour, scourer, scourge, scouring pad
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Words related to scoundrel

crook, rascal, reprobate, miscreant, cheat, dastard, maggot, thief, imp, villain, wretch, good-for-nothing, heel, caitiff, vagabond, scalawag, blackguard, creep, scamp, lowlife

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British Dictionary definitions for scoundrel

scoundrel
/ (ˈskaʊndrəl) /

noun

a worthless or villainous person

Derived forms of scoundrel

scoundrelly, adjective

Word Origin for scoundrel

C16: of unknown origin
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