blackguard
1 of 2noun
black·guard ˈbla-gərd 
-ˌgärd;
ˈblak-ˌgärd
1
obsolete : the kitchen servants of a household
2
a
: a rude or unscrupulous person
b
: a person who uses foul or abusive language
blackguardism
ˈbla-gər-ˌdi-zəm
noun -ˌgär-
blackguardly
ˈbla-gərd-lē
adjective or adverb -ˌgärd-
blackguard
2 of 2verb
blackguarded; blackguarding; blackguards
transitive verb
: to talk about or address in abusive terms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2020
Noun
Edgar finds work in the hamlet of Dreng’s Ferry with Dreng himself, an all-around blackguard, but eventually Edgar’s intelligence and capability propel him into the building trade. Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2020 Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1742, in the meaning defined above
blackguardism
noun
as in scurrility
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- scurrility
- invective
- billingsgate
- vituperation
- rebuke
- criticism
- excoriation
- abuse
- reprimand
- castigation
- blasphemy
- opprobrium
- fulmination
- chastisement
- reproof
- malediction
- vitriol
- revilement
- imprecation
- disparagement
- vilification
- profanity
- obloquy
- aspersion
- polemic
- diatribe
- harangue
- insult
- tirade
- belittlement
- execration
- slur
- swearword
- epithet
- bad-mouthing
- curse
- expletive
- broadside
- put-down
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- praise
- applause
- acclaim
- commendation
- compliments
- endearments
- felicitations
- flattery
- congratulations
- adulation
- soft soap
- overpraise
- blarney