SCOUNDREL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SCOUNDREL?

Need another word that means the same as “scoundrel”? Find 6 synonyms and 30 related words for “scoundrel” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Scoundrel” are: villain, rogue, rascal, good-for-nothing, reprobate, unprincipled person

Scoundrel as a Noun

Definitions of "Scoundrel" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “scoundrel” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A dishonest or unscrupulous person; a rogue.
• A wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately.

Synonyms of "Scoundrel" as a noun (6 Words)

good-for-nothing	A quantity of no importance.
rascal	A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way. A lovable rascal.
reprobate	A person without moral scruples. He had to present himself as more of a lovable reprobate than a spirit of corruption.
rogue	A person whose behaviour one disapproves of but who is nonetheless likeable or attractive. You are a rogue and an embezzler.
unprincipled person	A grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party.
villain	A criminal. The industrialized nations are the real environmental villains.

Usage Examples of "Scoundrel" as a noun

• That scoundrel sets a bad example for the other young men.

Associations of "Scoundrel" (30 Words)

accursed	Under a curse. The Angel of Death walks this accursed house.
aggress	Attack or behave aggressively towards initiate a conflict with. You are to blame for aggressing against them because you made them feel threatened.
boor	A crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement. At last the big obnoxious boor had been dealt a stunning blow for his uncouth and belligerent manner.
boorish	Ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance. Was boorish and insensitive.
bully	Very good. He did a bully job.
dastard	Despicably cowardly- F.D. Roosevelt. The unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on December 7th.
dastardly	Despicably cowardly- F.D. Roosevelt. The unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on December 7th.
devil	An evil spirit; a demon. He was dangerous when the devil was in him.
deviltry	Wicked and cruel behavior.
fiend	A very wicked or cruel person. Britain s most notorious sex fiend.
frivolity	Acting like a clown or buffoon. A night of fun and frivolity.
idolater	A person who worships idols.
imp	Fairies that are somewhat mischievous. A cheeky young imp.
indulgence	In the Roman Catholic Church a grant by the Pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution The unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners was a widespread abuse during the later Middle Ages. Too much indulgence spoils a child.
knave	A deceitful and unreliable scoundrel.
malefactor	Someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime.
menace	Something that is a source of danger. A new initiative aimed at beating the menace of drugs.
mendacious	Intentionally untrue. Mendacious propaganda.
miscreant	Heretical. Her miscreant husband.
monkey	A person who is dominated or controlled by another with reference to the monkey traditionally kept by an organ grinder. Where have you been you little monkey.
rapscallion	A deceitful and unreliable scoundrel. They were the rapscallions behind this practical joke.
rascal	A deceitful and unreliable scoundrel. A lovable rascal.
reprobate	(in Calvinism) predestined to damnation. God reprobated the unrepenting sinner.
rogue	A person whose behaviour one disapproves of but who is nonetheless likeable or attractive. You are a rogue and an embezzler.
ruffian	A cruel and brutal fellow.
scamp	Perform hastily and carelessly. Some little scamp stuffed tissue paper in between the hammer and the bell.
seduction	A tempting or attractive thing. If seduction doesn t work she can play on his sympathy.
temptation	A thing that attracts or tempts someone. He felt the temptation and his will power weakened.
urchin	A young child who is poorly or raggedly dressed. He was surrounded by a dozen street urchins in rags.
villain	(in a film, novel, or play) a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot. Some people have been tricked by villains with false identity cards.