What is another word for knaves?

Pronunciation: [nˈe͡ɪvz] (IPA)

Knaves are people who are dishonest or untrustworthy, and there are many synonyms to describe them. Some may call them scoundrels, deceivers, or rogues. Others may refer to them as charlatans, swindlers, or tricksters. These words all convey the idea of someone who cannot be trusted or who engages in deceitful behavior. In addition, terms such as rascals, villains, and scamps may also be used to describe knaves. It's important to choose the right word based on the context, level of severity, and intended tone of the statement. Ultimately, whether someone is a knave or not, depends on their actions and character.

Usage examples for Knaves

We want a little instruction, we want to go to school to knaves and fools.
"Daniel Defoe"
William Minto
"Nor would they, if they were not put up to it by designing knaves.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
"Now, Dagmar, dear, honour between-knaves.
"A Poached Peerage"
William Magnay

Famous quotes with Knaves

  • History is an account, mostly false, of events, mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers, mostly knaves, and soldiers, mostly fools.
    Ambrose Bierce
  • There are more fools than knaves in the world, else the knaves would not have enough to live upon.
    Samuel Butler
  • You will be amused when you see that I have more than once deceived without the slightest qualm of conscience, both knaves and fools.
    Giacomo Casanova
  • Honest men are the soft easy cushions on which knaves repose and fatten.
    Thomas Otway
  • In the mass of mankind, I fear, there is too great a majority of fools and knaves; who, singly from their number, must to a certain degree be respected, though they are by no means respectable.
    Philip Stanhope

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