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SCALAWAG Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word scalawag. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word scalawag. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SCALAWAG

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rapscallion
nounn
noun

• a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

• one who is playfully mischievous

rascal
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

• one who is playfully mischievous

rogue
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

mischief-maker
nounn
noun

• someone who deliberately stirs up trouble

miscreant
nounn
noun

• a person without moral scruples

scoundrel
nounn
noun

• a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

troublemaker
nounn
noun

• someone who deliberately stirs up trouble

villain
nounn
noun

• a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

• the principal bad character in a film or work of fiction

scallywag
nounn
noun

• a white Southerner who supported Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War (usually for self-interest)

• a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

• one who is playfully mischievous

imp
nounn
noun

• (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

• one who is playfully mischievous

knave
nounn
noun

• a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

• one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince

monkey
nounn
noun

• any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

• one who is playfully mischievous

verb

• play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

• do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

scamp
verb, nounv, n
noun

• one who is playfully mischievous

verb

• perform hastily and carelessly

varlet
nounn
noun

• a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

• in medieval times a youth acting as a knight's attendant as the first stage in training for knighthood

Best Hypernyms For SCALAWAG

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scalawag, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
child fry kid minor nestling nipper scoundrel shaver tiddler tike tyke villain youngster
Phrases (2)
bad personsmall fry

Alternatives for RAPSCALLION

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