blackguard (Meaning)
blackguard (n)
someone who is morally reprehensible
blackguard (v)
subject to laughter or ridicule
use foul or abusive language towards
blackguard (n.)
The scullions and lower menials of a court, or of a nobleman's household, who, in a removal from one residence to another, had charge of the kitchen utensils, and being smutted by them, were jocularly called the black guard; also, the servants and hangers-on of an army.
The criminals and vagrants or vagabonds of a town or community, collectively.
A person of stained or low character, esp. one who uses scurrilous language, or treats others with foul abuse; a scoundrel; a rough.
A vagrant; a bootblack; a gamin.
blackguard (v. t.)
To revile or abuse in scurrilous language.
blackguard (a.)
Scurrilous; abusive; low; worthless; vicious; as, blackguard language.
Synonyms & Antonyms of blackguard
Synonyms:
- incorrigible
- rakehell
- playgirl
- rake
- backslider
- pervert
- degenerate
- profligate
- debaucher
- libertine
- deviate
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word blackguard
someone who is morally reprehensible, subject to laughter or ridicule, use foul or abusive language towardsThe scullions and lower menials of a court, or of a n
heel, villain, reprobate,scoundrel, knave, rascal, cad, delinquent, satyr, playboy
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The blackguard was known throughout the town for his dishonest dealings and deceitful ways.
Despite his charming facade, he was revealed to be nothing more than a blackguard.
The blackguard's reputation preceded him, and few were willing to trust him.
It was clear to all that he was a blackguard who would stop at nothing to achieve his selfish goals.
