The difference between Blackguard and Scoundrel

When used as nouns, blackguard means a scoundrel, whereas scoundrel means a mean, worthless fellow.


Blackguard is also verb with the meaning: to revile or abuse in scurrilous language.

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  1. Blackguard as a noun (old-fashioned, usually used only of men):

    A scoundrel; an unprincipled contemptible person; an untrustworthy person.

  2. Blackguard as a noun (archaic):

    A man who uses foul language in front of a woman, typically a woman of high standing in society.

  1. Blackguard as a verb (transitive):

    To revile or abuse in scurrilous language.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Southey"

  2. Blackguard as a verb (intransitive):

    To act like a blackguard; to be a scoundrel.

  1. Scoundrel as a noun:

    A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honour or virtue.

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