Synonyms for

Rogue

Verb / rəʊg / Another word for rogue — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A dishonest or unprincipled person; a mischievous or playfully misbehaving person.

Synonyms & similar words

rapscallion knave varlet scallywag rascal scalawag scoundrel rascal villain knave swindler cheat trickster fraud imposter charlatan scammer hoodlum delinquent blackguard outlaw bandit thief criminal rebel maverick

Synonyms by register

Formal

unconventional maverick dissident rebel

Informal

outlaw rascal scamp rebel

Literary

wanderer vagabond renegade

Antonyms

obedient conformist law-abiding dutiful respectable conventional tame

Common collocations

  • rogue wave
  • rogue element
  • rogue trader
  • rogue state
  • rogue gene
  • rogue planet
  • rogue landlord

Word family

noun rogue
adjective rogue

Usage note

As an adjective, 'rogue' often describes something that behaves unexpectedly or deviates from the norm, especially in a harmful way. It can also be used informally to describe a mischievous person.

Example sentences

  1. The rogue elephant caused chaos in the village.
  2. The politician was known for his rogue behavior.
  3. The company hired a rogue computer hacker to test their security system.
  4. The spy was a rogue agent who operated outside of official channels.
  5. The rogue waves caused the ship to capsize.

Quotes

  • The rogue is a wanderer, and being alone suits him.
  • A rogue is someone who has deviated from what is normal or expected.
  • A rogue is a vagrant, a wanderer; he has no place to lay his head.

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