SCUM Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

scum

noun

ˈskəm

Definition of scum

as in masses

people looked down upon as ignorant and of the lowest class claimed that only scum lived in that part of town

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as in bastard

a person whose behavior is offensive to others ignore the heckler—he's complete scum

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Recent Examples of scum Politicians who supported him on all but one issue are referred to as scum or worse. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026 People didn’t really understand our stories, but nonetheless, we were labeled scum. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026 In 1913, Antonino Alati left southern Italy to find a better life in a land where many people regarded him as little better than scum. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 The acid in vinegar will help cut through soap scum on glass and acrylic doors, resulting in a sparkling shine. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for scum

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scum

Noun

Their tardiness, which saw the start delayed by half an hour, was continued on the field with India looking like a rabble in the face of the onslaught from Buttler and Brook.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 12 July 2026
At the same time, Democratic leaders, backed by a rabble, stormed City Hall and seized control of the local government.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026

Definition of rabble

Noun

Led and inspired by Chef Wayne Sharpe, this fast Jamaican restaurant serves iconic island meals like jerk chicken, jerk shrimp, vegan jerk, pineapple plantains, rice and peas, and Jamaican patties.

— Alexandra Phelps July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Bates plans to expand that menu in the new brick-and-mortar restaurant, adding dishes like jerk catfish pasta and Louisiana Cajun cream sauce over dirty rice.

— Joey Schamber, jsonline.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of jerk

Noun

Their past two victories against Switzerland and Egypt came with the help of controversial calls that had the soccer-watching populace buzzing about potential favoritism toward Argentina.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Trump’s decision to deploy these soldiers has thoroughly spooked a populace that already distrusts the president.

— Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

Definition of populace

Noun

This take on the mad clown of Gotham is less Jack Nicholson and George Romero, choosing a more stoic approach inspired by Conrad Veidt silent films and German expressionism.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026
Mimi said one customer had a picture of a scary clown in his profile and his name listed as MURDER, in all caps.

— Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Definition of clown

Noun

On the other side are industry advocates, who say the animals are well cared for, the stables are fine and the owners and drivers love their horses like most pet owners love their dogs.

— Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
In practical terms, this means the HSD Gen 3 can be set up for more than a light bag or two, taking a child, an adult passenger, a family dog, groceries, or heavier everyday cargo.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026

Definition of dog

Noun

On Martha’s Vineyard, a low-lying fence with chicken wire is installed seasonally at the entrance of a key breeding site for oystercatchers and other seabirds and shorebirds, which has kept skunks and raccoons that eat their eggs off the beach.

— Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Very Rivian also means yeti graphics on its vehicles, and Easter eggs like a frog and skunk underneath the washer fluid cover up front.

— Greg Migliore, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026