rogue 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of roguenext
as in fraudulent
given to or marked by cheating and deception a rogue administrator who took bribes to falsify paperwork

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rogue

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noun

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as in villain
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person a rogue who had nothing but contempt for people who made their living honestly

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as in monkey
an appealingly mischievous person the little rogue always seems to end up being forgiven for his pranks

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“Rogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rogue. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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