blackguard

UK
/ˈblæɡɑːd/
US
/ˈblæɡɡɑrd/

Translations

blackguardnoun
blackguards
pl
UK
/ˈblæɡɑːd/
US
/ˈblæɡɡɑrd/
The blackguard was caught stealing from the market.
Негодяй был пойман на краже с рынка.
The blackguard tricked the villagers into giving him their money.
Мошенник обманул деревенских жителей, заставив их отдать ему свои деньги.
Additional translations
blackguardverb
blackguarded
Past Simple
blackguarded
Past Participle
blackguarding
Gerund
UK
/ˈblæɡɑːd/
US
/ˈblæɡɑrd/
He would often blackguard his subordinates for minor mistakes.
Он часто бранит своих подчиненных за мелкие ошибки.
Additional translations
blackguardadjective
Occasional, chiefly archaic attributive use meaning ‘villainous; characteristic of a blackguard’.

Definitions

blackguardnoun
A person, particularly a man, who behaves in a dishonorable or contemptible way.
The notorious blackguard was known for his deceitful schemes and lack of integrity.
Archaic: the kitchen and other menial servants of a household; the rabble or people of very low status regarded collectively.
Early chronicles speak disdainfully of the blackguard who toiled below-stairs.
blackguardverb
To speak abusively or disparagingly about someone.
He was known to blackguard his opponents during debates, often resorting to personal attacks.
blackguardadjective
Villainous or scoundrelly; characteristic of a blackguard.
It was a blackguard trick to swindle the widow out of her savings.