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scoundrel Synonyms

Another word for scoundrel

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• noun (Context 1)

A dishonest, unscrupulous, or unprincipled person; a rogue or villain.

Usage Example

"The novel tells the story of a charming rogue who swindles wealthy aristocrats out of their fortunes."

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rogue
rascal
villain
knave
Strong
blackguard
reprobate
miscreant
wretch
cad
varlet

Opposites of scoundrel

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

saint
paragon
gentleman
hero
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• Nearby Words

scotland
scots
scottie
scoundrel
scour
scourer
scourge

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