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Definition of Scoundrel
1. Noun. A wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately.
Exact synonyms: Villain
Generic synonyms: Persona Non Grata, Unwelcome Person
Specialized synonyms: Blackguard, Bounder, Cad, Dog, Heel, Hound, Gallows Bird, Knave, Rapscallion, Rascal, Rogue, Scalawag, Scallywag, Varlet, Villainess
Derivative terms: Scoundrelly, Villainous
Generic synonyms: Persona Non Grata, Unwelcome Person
Specialized synonyms: Blackguard, Bounder, Cad, Dog, Heel, Hound, Gallows Bird, Knave, Rapscallion, Rascal, Rogue, Scalawag, Scallywag, Varlet, Villainess
Derivative terms: Scoundrelly, Villainous
Definition of Scoundrel
1. n. A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a man without honor or virtue.
2. a. Low; base; mean; unprincipled.
Definition of Scoundrel
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Medical Definition of Scoundrel
1. A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a man without honor or virtue. "Go, if your ancient, but ignoble blood" "Has crept through soundrels ever since the flood." (Pope) Origin: Probably from Prov. E. & Scotch scunner, scouner, to loathe, to disgust, akin to AS. Scunian to shun. See Shun. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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