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blackguard

[/ˈblæɡɑːrd/ or /ˈblæɡərd/]
noun/verb/adjectivemasculinepl: blackguards
vilão, canalha, patife
1. A man of dishonorable or contemptible character; a scoundrel or rogue
He was exposed as a blackguard who had cheated countless investors.
Ele foi exposto como um vilão que havia enganado inúmeros investidores.
2. To abuse with harsh or insulting language; to revile or scold
The angry customer began to blackguard the store manager.
O cliente furioso começou a insultar o gerente da loja.
3. Adjective: Dishonorable, contemptible, or unprincipled
His blackguard behavior ruined his reputation.
Seu comportamento vilão arruinou sua reputação.
NYC Slang
scumbag, lowlife, bum
Synonyms
scoundrelroguevillainknavemiscreantreprobatecad
Antonyms
gentlemanhonorable personupright persondecent person

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vilão, canalha, patife
Common usage in standard Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
vagabundo, malandragem
More colloquial usage with criminal connotations
São Paulo
canalha, safado
Stronger, more direct insult
Portugal
patife, velhaco, brejeiro
Traditional term, less commonly used in modern Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a blackguard's trick
blackguard conduct
to play the blackguard
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