Knave

Meaning

a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant

an unprincipled, deceitful, or dishonest man; an old term for a servant or male of low status

Example Sentences

The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.

The cunning knave tricked the villagers out of their money.

Synonyms

rogue, scoundrel, rascal, villain, trickster

Entry 1

rogue, scoundrel, rascal, villain

Entry 2

rogue, scoundrel, villain, trickster

Antonyms

honest person, gentleman, hero, nobleman

Entry 1

honest person, gentleman, hero

Entry 2

gentleman, nobleman

Collocations

cunning knave, lying knave, card knave, deceitful knave, trickster knave

Entry 1

cunning knave, lying knave, card knave

Entry 2

cunning knave, deceitful knave, trickster knave