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scoundrel

/ˈskaʊndrəl/

Translations

scoundrelnoun

scoundrels

/ˈskaʊndrəl/

vaurienSe dit surtout d’un homme, péjoratif et courant.

The scoundrel tricked the villagers into giving him their savings.

Le vaurien a trompé les villageois pour qu’ils lui donnent leurs économies.

Additional translations

gredinNuance familière ou littéraire, plus rare.

Synonyms

Antonyms

good person

saint

hero

scoundreladjective

more scoundrel

Comp.

most scoundrel

Super.

/ˈskaʊndrəl/

Archaic/rare attributive use meaning ‘villainous, base’

scélératEmploi littéraire ou archaïque.

The captain conceived a scoundrel plot against his unsuspecting crew.

Le capitaine conçut un plan scélérat contre son équipage sans méfiance.

Synonyms

Definitions

scoundrelnoun

A person, especially a man, who is dishonest or unscrupulous.

The scoundrel tricked the villagers into giving him their savings.

scoundreladjective

Archaic. Having the character of a scoundrel; villainous, base, or despicable.

The captain conceived a scoundrel plot against his unsuspecting crew.