'Scoundrel' definitions:
Definition of 'scoundrel'
(from WordNet)
noun
A wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately [syn: villain, scoundrel]
Definition of 'Scoundrel'
From: GCIDE
- Scoundrel \Scoun"drel\, n. [Probably from Prov. E. & Scotch scunner, scouner, to loathe, to disgust, akin to AS. scunian to shun. See Shun.] A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a man without honor or virtue. [1913 Webster]
- Go, if your ancient, but ignoble blood Has crept through scoundrels ever since the flood. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Scoundrel'
From: GCIDE
- Scoundrel \Scoun"drel\, a. Low; base; mean; unprincipled. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'scoundrel'
From: Moby Thesaurus