ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Blackguardism

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈblæɡɑːdɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Blackguardism is a noun meaning Synonym of blackguardry.

Meaning

Synonym of blackguardry.

Example Sentences

swindlery and blackguardism
Collectively, I think, but am not certain, they are the worst men in the regiment so far as genial blackguardism goes.
The shoutings of the mob exhilarated the pelters and induced many who came as spectators to join in the mischief, and when the blackguardism had reached its height, it was no longer in the power of the constables to stay it, every sort of missile was thrown, a dead cat was a treat, a live one a still greater treat, and woe to the poor animal who fell into the hands of the miscreants.

Word Forms

Synonyms for blackguardism

Depending on context, synonyms include blackguardry.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include blackguardry, blackleggism, blacklegism, ingallantry, blackening, ungallantry.

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