Scum and Saint

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Scum noun - A person whose behavior is offensive to others.

Usage example: ignore the heckler—he's complete scum

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Saint is an antonym for scum.

Saint noun - A person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization.

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Scum is an antonym for saint.

Nearby Words: saintly, sainted, sainthood

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