What is another word for Blackguardism?

Pronunciation: [blˈakɡɑːdˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Blackguardism refers to unscrupulous behavior or dishonorable conduct. There are several synonyms for this term, including depravity, villainy, wickedness, immorality, and corruption. Other related terms include dishonesty, deceit, malfeasance, and perfidy. These words all describe actions or behaviors that are contrary to accepted standards of decency and morality. Blackguardism can manifest itself in different forms, such as fraudulent business practices, political corruption, or unethical personal behavior. Whatever the form, the underlying characteristic of blackguardism is a lack of integrity or honor. Synonyms for blackguardism underscore the negative connotations associated with this term, and suggest a strong moral condemnation of such behavior.

What are the hypernyms for Blackguardism?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Blackguardism

It was some time before the romance wore off, and the realities of human nature, where good is mixed with evil and Blackguardism marches in the same regiment with clean-hearted men, destroyed some of the illusions of the French and demanded an iron discipline from military police and made poor peasant girls repent of their abandonment in the first ecstasy of their joyous welcome.
"The Soul of the War"
Philip Gibbs
But the note of roughness and Blackguardism was not always sounded on American ships.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot
King rode all but last now and had a good view of their unconsciously vaunted Blackguardism.
"King--of the Khyber Rifles"
Talbot Mundy

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