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rascal Synonyms

Another word for rascal

Choosing another word for rascal depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or young animal (often used affectionately).

Usage Example

"That little scamp hid my keys inside his toy box again."

Strongest
scamp
imp
rapscallion
Strong
scallawag
mischief-maker
troublemaker
urchin

• noun (Context 2)

An unscrupulous, dishonest, or unprincipled person.

Usage Example

"The town merchants quickly realized that the traveling salesman was a complete scoundrel."

Strongest
scoundrel
rogue
knave
Strong
blackguard
varlet
villain
reprobate
charlatan

Opposites of rascal

The opposite of rascal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

angel
saint
gentleman
See all opposites of rascal

• Nearby Words

rarity
ras el hanout
rasbora
rascal
rascality
rascally
rash

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rascal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rascal
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