scoundrels
- plural of scoundrel.
Example Sentences
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In other moments, far rarer ones, “Christy” is briefly moving, a tale of how easily naive self-determination can be manipulated by misogynist scoundrels lurking in the corner of a shadowy boxing gym.
From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2025
Even when scoundrels are convicted, as Milton was, the prominent people who were in their orbit, if only peripherally, keep their reputations and wealth mostly intact.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
Rogers cross-examined prosecution witnesses blisteringly, portraying them as scoundrels who were lying about Darrow to save themselves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2024
Bending disclosure rules is, to his mind, perpetually justified by the desire to shield his good name from any scoundrels who would dare speak ill of him.
From Slate ● May 8, 2023
“Braggarts and rogues, dogs and scoundrels, drive them out, Harry Potter, see them off!”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
