rogue

/roug/
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Definition

Noun: 1. A deceitful and unreliable person; a scoundrel: A rogue is a person who behaves in a dishonest, immoral, or unprincipled way, often for their own gain. They are not to be trusted. 2. A mischievous person, especially a child: In a playful or less serious context, it can describe someone, often a child, who is playfully naughty or cheeky. 3. An animal that lives apart from the herd and is often dangerous: This refers to a wild animal, like an elephant or a buffalo, that lives alone and is known to be aggressive or destructive. 4. An inferior or defective plant: In agriculture, a plant that is weak, diseased, or does not meet the desired standard for cultivation.

Usage Examples
  • Noun (scoundrel):
    • The businessman was exposed as a rogue who had cheated his investors.
    • He's a charming rogue, but you shouldn't lend him any money.
  • Noun (mischievous person):
    • My little nephew is a lovable rogue, always getting into harmless trouble.
    • "You little rogue!" she said, laughing as the child hid her keys.
  • Noun (animal):
    • Villagers were warned about a rogue elephant trampling crops on the outskirts of the forest.
  • Noun (plant):
    • The gardener removed the rogues to ensure the purity of the crop.
Advanced Usage
  • "To go rogue": To stop following orders, rules, or expected behavior and start acting independently, often in a dangerous or unpredictable way.
    • The secret agent went rogue and began operating outside the agency's control.
    • The software update caused the robot to go rogue and behave erratically.
Variants and Related Words
  • Roguish (adjective): Having the characteristics of a rogue; mischievous or playfully dishonest.
    • He gave her a roguish smile.
  • Roguery (noun): Dishonest or mischievous behavior.
    • The town was tired of his constant roguery.
Synonyms
  • Scoundrel
  • Rascal
  • Villain
  • Knave (archaic)
  • Reprobate
Related Phrases
  • Rogue state: A nation that does not obey international law or norms and is considered a threat.
    • The treaty aimed to prevent the spread of weapons to rogue states.
  • Rogue trader: A financial trader who acts independently and makes unauthorized, risky deals that result in large losses.
    • The bank collapsed due to the actions of a single rogue trader.
Noun
  1. a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

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