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Blackguard Definition & Meaning

blackguard
noun
  1. someone who is morally reprehensible; "you dirty dog"
verb
  1. subject to laughter or ridicule; "The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house"; "The students poked fun at the inexperienced teacher"; "His former students roasted the professor at his 60th birthday"
  2. use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"

"Blackguard" in song lyrics

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  • "neverwinter nights mod blackguard"
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Frequently asked questions

What does blackguard mean?
someone who is morally reprehensible; "you dirty dog" subject to laughter or ridicule; "The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house"; "The students poked fun at the inexperienced teacher"; "His former students roasted the professor at his 60th birthday" use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"
What part of speech is blackguard?
Blackguard is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does blackguard have?
Blackguard has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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