Need another word for Rogue? Use these synonyms of Rogue from our thesaurus to say it differently.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Rogue
A person who behaves in a way that is not normal or expected, often in a charming or attractive way.
Definitions
- A person who has behaved in a way that is not normal or expected, often in a charming or attractive way
- * A person who is unprincipled or dishonest
- * A computer program that has been designed to perform a specific task, but has begun to behave in an unexpected way
Etymology of Rogue
The word "rogue" has its roots in the 16th-century English word "rogue", which referred to a vagabond or a beggar
It is derived from the Latin word "rogare", which means "to ask" or "to beg"
Over time, the word "rogue" has taken on a range of meanings, including a person who is unprincipled or dishonest, and a computer program that has begun to behave in an unexpected way
Example Uses
- The rogue cop was fired from the police department for taking bribes
- * The company's rogue employee had been embezzling funds for months before being caught
- * The rogue robot had begun to malfunction and was causing problems on the production line
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
lawman
officer
guardian
protector
defender
hero
role model
paragon
exemplar
ideal
saint
angel
altruist
philanthropist
humanitarian
benefactor
champion
supporter
advocate
crusader
reformer