blackguard

• Substantiv für eine moralisch verwerfliche Person, die unehrlich und rücksichtslos handelt.

A noun referring to a person who is morally reprehensible or behaves in a dishonorable, unscrupulous manner.

1. Morally Reprehensible PersonC2formalbritish

   A person who is dishonest, unscrupulous, or behaves in a contemptible way.

   Schurke

   • He was called a blackguard for cheating his own family.
   • Only a blackguard would spread such malicious rumors.
   • The villain in the story was a complete blackguard.

   Synonymecadcurheelknavemiscreantrascalreprobateroguescoundrelswinevillainwretch

• Veralteter Begriff, der bedeutet, jemanden zu beschimpfen oder zu verunglimpfen bzw. sich wie ein Schurke zu verhalten; gilt heute als veraltet oder archaisch.

An archaic verb meaning to revile or abuse someone in scurrilous language, or to act like a scoundrel. Now considered obsolete or highly archaic.

1. To ridicule or mockC2formalbritish

   To subject someone to laughter, mockery, or scorn.

   Verspotten

   • The critics blackguarded the playwright's latest work mercilessly.
   • He was blackguarded by his peers for his unconventional ideas.
   • The politician was blackguarded in the press for his gaffe.

   Synonymederidejeermockridiculescoffscorntaunt

   Antonymecommendcomplimenthonorpraiserespect

2. To verbally abuseC2formalbritish

   To use foul, abusive, or offensive language towards someone.

   Beschimpfen

   • The angry customer blackguarded the cashier for the mistake.
   • He was heard blackguarding his opponent during the heated debate.
   • The drunkard blackguarded everyone in the pub before being thrown out.

   Synonymeabuseberatecastigaterevilescoldupbraidvilifyvituperate

   Antonymecommendcomplimenthonorlaudpraise