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cads versus scoundrels
Posted on: June 12, 2022 at 13:00:23 CT
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I still think I prefer "cads" because it covers all manners of ill-mannered, deceitful and selfish intentions whereas "scoundrels" seems to primarily encompass swindlers and thiefs.
cad
noun
A man whose behavior is unprincipled or dishonorable.
A young fellow of the town or vicinage who hangs about a college or university and does chance services for the collegians.
A boy, a fellow: a general term of slight contempt applied originally to various classes of persons of a low grade.
scoundrel
A villain; a rogue.
A base, mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a low villain; a man without honor or virtue.
Synonyms Knave, rogue, cheat, swindler, sharper.
cad
noun
A man whose behavior is unprincipled or dishonorable.
A young fellow of the town or vicinage who hangs about a college or university and does chance services for the collegians.
A boy, a fellow: a general term of slight contempt applied originally to various classes of persons of a low grade.
scoundrel
A villain; a rogue.
A base, mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a low villain; a man without honor or virtue.
Synonyms Knave, rogue, cheat, swindler, sharper.
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cads versus scoundrels - Ace A - 6/12 13:00:23