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miscreant

[/ˈmɪskriənt/]
noun/adjectivemasculine/femininepl: miscreants
vilão, malfeitor, canalha
1. A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or rogue
The miscreant was finally caught by the police after months of investigation.
O vilão foi finalmente apanhado pela polícia após meses de investigação.
2. An adjective meaning wicked, villainous, or unscrupulous
His miscreant behavior led to his expulsion from the organization.
Seu comportamento vil levou à sua expulsão da organização.
NYC Slang
lowlife, scumbag, creep
Synonyms
villainroguescoundrelknaveblackguardcad
Antonyms
herosaintvirtuous personhonourable person

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vilão, malfeitor, canalha
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
canalha, bandido
Often used colloquially for criminals or untrustworthy individuals
São Paulo
vilão, desonesto
Emphasizes dishonest or unethical behavior
Portugal
vilão, malfazejo, celerado
More formal/literary usage; 'celerado' is archaic but still recognized

Related Idioms & Phrases

a miscreant at heart - um vilão no fundo do coração
miscreant ways - comportamento vil/malandro
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