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.
check bellow for the other definitions of Blackguard and Scoundrel
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Blackguard as a noun (old-fashioned, usually used only of men):
A scoundrel; an unprincipled contemptible person; an untrustworthy person.
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Blackguard as a noun (archaic):
A man who uses foul language in front of a woman, typically a woman of high standing in society.
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Blackguard as a verb (transitive):
To revile or abuse in scurrilous language.
Examples:
"rfquotek Southey"
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Blackguard as a verb (intransitive):
To act like a blackguard; to be a scoundrel.
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Scoundrel as a noun:
A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honour or virtue.