knave
The word “knave” has 1 syllable: knave
It's pronounced as /neɪv/
What is synonym and antonym for knave?
In the thesaurus, “knave” has 76 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for knave along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for knave
- assassin
- baddie
- baddy
- bandit
- bastard
- beast
- blackguard
- bravo
- brute
- cad
- caitiff
- con
- convict
- criminal
- crook
- culprit
- cutthroat
- desperado
- devil
- evildoer
- felon
- fiend
- fraud
- gangster
- goon
- gunman
- heavy
- heel
- hoodlum
- hooligan
- hound
- jailbird
- lawbreaker
- loser
- lowlife
- malefactor
- meanie
- meany
- miscreant
- monster
- nazi
- no-good
- offender
- outlaw
- perp
- perpetrator
- racketeer
- rapscallion
- rascal
- reprobate
- rogue
- rough
- rowdy
- ruffian
- savage
- scalawag
- scallywag
- scamp
- scapegrace
- scoundrel
- serpent
- sinner
- snake
- stinker
- swindler
- thug
- tough
- transgressor
- trash
- trespasser
- varlet
- villain
- villainess
- viper
- wretch
- wrongdoer
Antonyms for knave
- angel
- hero
- innocent
- saint
Meanings of knave
- noun
- A boy; especially, a boy servant.
- Any male servant; a menial.
- A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person.
- A playing card marked with the figure of a servant or soldier; a jack.
Example Sentences
- The king was betrayed by a knave who sought power for himself.
- He was called a knave for cheating in the card game.
- The knight vowed to expose the knave who had dishonored the kingdom.
- The knave smiled slyly, knowing he had deceived everyone around him.
- She accused him of being a knave after he broke his promise.
On this page you'll find 80 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to knave, such as: angel, assassin, baddie, baddy, bandit, bastard, beast.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- swindler
- tattletale
- tergiversator
- traducer
- traitor
- treasonist
- trickster
- truant
- turnabout
- turncoat
- two-face
- two-timer
- villain
- whistle-blower
- wolf
baddie
- antagonist
- antihero
- assassin
- bad actor
- bad egg
- bad guy
- bad news
- bad person
- baddy
- bandit
- beast
- black sheep
- blackguard
- bravo
- brute
- cad
- caitiff
- cheat
- con
- convict
- creep
- criminal
- crook
- culprit
- cutthroat
- dastard
- desperado
- devil
- enfant terrible
- evildoer
- felon
- fiend
- gangster
- good-for-nothing
- goon
- gunman
- heavy
- heel
- hoodlum
- hooligan
- hound
- imp
- incorrigible
- jailbird
- knave
- lawbreaker
- libertine
- loser
- lowlife
- maggot
- malefactor
- meanie
- meany
- mischief-maker
- mischiefmaker
- miscreant
- monster
- nazi
- no-good
- offender
- outlaw
- perp
- perpetrator
- racketeer
- rapscallion
- rascal
- reprobate
- robber
- rogue
- rough
- rowdy
- ruffian
- savage
- scalawag
- scallywag
- scamp
- scapegrace
- scoundrel
- serpent
- sinner
- snake
- stinker
- thief
- thug
- tough
- transgressor
- trash
- trespasser
- vagabond
- varlet
- villain
- villainess
- viper
- wretch
- wrongdoer
baddy
- antagonist
- antihero
- assassin
- bad actor
- bad egg
- bad guy
- bad news
- bad person
- baddie
- bandit
- beast
- black sheep
- blackguard
- bravo
- brute
- cad
- caitiff
- cheat
- con
- convict
- creep
- criminal
- crook
- culprit
- cutthroat
- dastard
- desperado
- devil
- enfant terrible
- evildoer
- felon
- fiend
- gangster
- good-for-nothing
- goon
- gunman
- heavy
- heel
- hoodlum
- hooligan
- hound
- imp
- incorrigible
- jailbird
- knave
- lawbreaker
- libertine
- loser
- lowlife
- maggot
- malefactor
- meanie
- meany
- mischief-maker
- mischiefmaker
- miscreant
- monster
- nazi
- no-good
- offender
- outlaw
- perp
- perpetrator
- racketeer
- rapscallion
- rascal
- reprobate
- robber
- rogue
- rough
- rowdy
- ruffian
- savage
- scalawag
- scallywag
- scamp
- scapegrace
- scoundrel
- serpent
- sinner
- snake
- stinker
- thief
- thug
- tough
- transgressor
- trash
- trespasser
- vagabond
- varlet
- villain
- villainess
- viper
- wretch
- wrongdoer