rogues

NOUN

person who deceives, swindles

Synonyms

STRONGEST

con artist crook rascal swindler villain

STRONG

blackguard charlatan cheat cheater criminal defrauder devil fraud heel hooligan lowlife mischief miscreant monstrosity ne'er-do-well outlaw problem rapscallion reprobate scalawag scamp scoundrel trickster

WEAK

bad egg bad news black sheep

Example Sentences

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The Rogues and the Crowns went on to engage in three centuries of warfare over the half-submerged city’s dwindling resources.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

The documentary comes exactly 60 years after Springsteen’s first gig, playing an $18 guitar with a band called The Rogues.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024

Upon the launch of “Diablo IV,” players will be able to enter one of five classes: the Druids, Rogues, Sorceresses, Barbarians or Necromancers.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2023

Bogut, who won an NBA championship with Golden State in 2015, announced his decision on his podcast Rogues Bogues on Tuesday, citing a growing toll of injuries on his body.

From The Guardian • Nov. 30, 2020

Rogues, Thieves, Thieves: run now I'le follow thee.

From The Little French Lawyer A Comedy by Beaumont, Francis