Synonyms for

Scoundrel

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

Definition

a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain

Synonyms & similar words

villain rascal rogue villain knave cad swindler cheat fraud trickster charlatan imposter deceiver mountebank faker impostor scammer hoodlum thief criminal blackguard

Example sentences

  1. The scoundrel lied about his whereabouts to his parents.
  2. The sheriff was always on the lookout for scoundrels in the town.
  3. The scoundrel was sentenced to life in prison for his crimes.
  4. The scoundrel used fake documents to scam people out of their money.
  5. The scoundrel was a master of disguise and could blend into any crowd.

Quotes

  • "Every scoundrel is a hero to himself." - Tom Wolfe
  • "One scoundrel, if he is sufficiently expert, can bring untold misery upon millions." - Pierre-Joseph Proudhon
  • "An honest man is always a child, but a scoundrel is never a boy." - Venerable Fulton J. Sheen

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