blackguard

[US]/blækˈɡɑːrd/
[UK]/blækˈɡɑːrd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A worthless, dishonest person; a scoundrel or rascal.
v.To insult or abuse verbally; to behave dishonestly or unfairly.
adj.Worthless; dishonest; abusive.

Phrases & Collocations

a blackguard's act

blackguard reputation

a blackguard's life

blackguard's heart

Example Sentences

he is nothing but a blackguard.

don't trust that blackguard; he will betray you.

the blackguard cheated his friends out of their money.

she called him a blackguard for his dishonesty.

his blackguard behavior shocked everyone at the party.

the blackguard had the audacity to ask for forgiveness.

everyone knew he was a blackguard, yet they still followed him.

she confronted the blackguard about his lies.

being a blackguard won't get you far in life.

the blackguard's reputation preceded him.

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