Schurke — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dog noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
- heel noun The rounded back part of the foot, or the corresponding part of a shoe or sock.
- knave noun A dishonest or deceitful man.
- miscreant noun Someone who behaves badly or breaks the law, often used in a light or old-fashioned way.
- rascal noun A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.
- rat noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
- reprobate adj Rejected; cast off as worthless.
- rogue noun A dishonest or unprincipled person; a scoundrel.
- scamp noun A mischievous but likeable person, especially a playful child.
- scoundrel noun A dishonest or unprincipled person; a rogue or villain.
- supervillain noun A powerful, often supernaturally-abled criminal who serves as the main antagonist to a superhero.
- thug noun A violent, aggressive criminal, often acting as part of a gang.
- villain noun A wicked or evil character, especially the main antagonist in a story, film, or drama.
Senses
Schurke is used for these senses in English:
- bad guy (informal) a villain, particularly an antagonist in a story.
- dog (derogatory) Someone who is cowardly, worthless, or morally reprehensible.
- heel (informal, synecdochically) A contemptible, unscrupulous, inconsiderate, or thoughtless person.
- knave (dated) A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person.
- miscreant Lacking in conscience or moral principles; unscrupulous.
- rascal A dishonest person; a rogue, a scoundrel, a trickster.
- rat (informal) An informant or snitch.
- reprobate A person with low morals or principles.
dog — full definition
- noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
- noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
- noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.
heel — full definition
- noun The rounded back part of the foot, or the corresponding part of a shoe or sock.
- noun A contemptible, dishonest, or unscrupulous person.
- noun In professional wrestling, a performer playing the villain role.
- verb For a boat or ship to tilt or lean over to one side.
- verb For a dog to walk obediently close beside its owner.