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wretch Synonyms

Another word for wretch

Choosing another word for wretch depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A profoundly unfortunate, miserable, or pitiable person who suffers from poverty, hardship, or distress.

Usage Example

"The novel's opening chapter depicts a shivering outcast begging for a crust of bread on the snowy streets of London."

Strong
outcast
waif
Weak
pariah

• noun (Context 2)

A despicable, vile, or contemptible person of low moral character (sometimes also used playfully in mild reproach).

Usage Example

"The townspeople demanded justice after learning that the heartless scoundrel had swindled elderly residents out of their savings."

Strongest
scoundrel
Strong
villain
rogue
knave
rascal
miscreant
reprobate
blackguard

Opposites of wretch

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

saint
angel
See all opposites of wretch

• Nearby Words

wrestle
wrestler
wrestling
wretch
wretched
wretchedly
wretchedness

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