wretch
wretch
noun \ˈrech\Definition of WRETCH
1
: a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
2
: a base, despicable, or vile person
Examples of WRETCH
- The poor wretch lost his job.
- <the clerk was an ungrateful wretch who stole money from his employer's cash register>
Origin of WRETCH
Middle English wrecche, from Old English wrecca outcast, exile; akin to Old High German hrechjo fugitive, Old English wrecan to drive, drive out — more at wreak
First Known Use: before 12th century
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Related Words: villainess; blackguard; criminal, crook, culprit, felon, lawbreaker, malefactor, offender, perp, perpetrator, transgressor; sinner, trespasser, wrongdoer; cad, heel, serpent, snake, viper; bandit, bravo, desperado, outlaw; con, convict, jailbird; assassin, cutthroat, gangster, goon, gunman, hoodlum, hooligan, racketeer, ruffian, thug; rough, rowdy, tough; loser, lowlife, ne'er-do-well, stinker, trash
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