😈Knave

noun
/neɪv/

Meaning

a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant
an unprincipled, deceitful, or dishonest man; an old term for a servant or male of low status

Example Sentences

The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.

The cunning knave tricked the villagers out of their money.

Synonyms

rogue, scoundrel, rascal, villain, trickster
Entry 1
rogue, scoundrel, rascal, villain
Entry 2
rogue, scoundrel, villain, trickster

Antonyms

honest person, gentleman, hero, nobleman
Entry 1
honest person, gentleman, hero
Entry 2
gentleman, nobleman

Collocations

cunning knave, lying knave, card knave, deceitful knave, trickster knave
Entry 1
cunning knave, lying knave, card knave
Entry 2
cunning knave, deceitful knave, trickster knave

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