blackguard

• Nom désignant une personne méprisable, sans honneur ni principes moraux, qui se comporte de façon malhonnête ou vile.

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.

   Personne moralement répréhensible

   • 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.

   Synonymescadcurheelknavemiscreantrascalreprobateroguescoundrelswinevillainwretch

• Verbe vieilli signifiant injurier ou insulter quelqu'un en termes grossiers, ou se comporter en vaurien. De nos jours, il est considéré comme désuet ou archaïque.

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.

   railler

   • 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.

   Synonymesderidejeermockridiculescoffscorntaunt

   Antonymescommendcomplimenthonorpraiserespect

2. To verbally abuseC2formalbritish

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

   injurier

   • 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.

   Synonymesabuseberatecastigaterevilescoldupbraidvilifyvituperate

   Antonymescommendcomplimenthonorlaudpraise