Knave and Rake

Knave

Knave noun - A mean, evil, or unprincipled person.
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Rake and knave are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rake" instead a noun "Knave".

Nearby Words: knavery, knavish

Rake

Rake noun - A person who has sunk below the normal moral standard.
Usage example: a memoir that purported to be a rake's progress through the world of drug addiction

Knave and rake are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Knave" instead a noun "Rake".

Nearby Words: raked, raker, raking
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