rogue
Plural
rogues
1
a dishonest individual who behaves outside of societal norms or laws, often engaging in deceitful or unlawful activities
- The town was plagued by a rogue who would pickpocket unsuspecting travelers in the bustling marketplace.
- Despite warnings from authorities, the rogue continued to sell counterfeit goods from a hidden storefront.
- The pirate captain was known as a ruthless rogue who terrorized ships along the coast, plundering their cargo.
- The con artist posed as a reputable businessman, but in reality, he was a cunning rogue who swindled investors out of their savings.
- The town's sheriff made it his mission to apprehend the notorious rogue responsible for a string of burglaries in the area.