scound
rel
Plural
scoundrels
1
a dishonest and morally questionable individual, often involved in deceitful or unlawful behavior
- The notorious scoundrel swindled innocent people out of their savings with his elaborate scams.
- She discovered that her business partner was a scoundrel when he embezzled company funds and disappeared.
- The novel's antagonist was depicted as a cunning scoundrel who manipulated others for his own gain.
- Despite his charming demeanor, he was revealed to be a scoundrel who had betrayed his friends' trust.
- The town rallied together to expose the corrupt scoundrel who had been exploiting vulnerable members of the community.
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