Synonyms for rotter

Grammar : Noun

Spell : rot-er

Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɒt ər

Top 10 synonyms for rotter

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Définition of rotter

Origin : "person deemed objectionable on moral grounds," 1889, slang, from rot + -er (3).

As in cad : noun sly, dastardly person

Example sentences :

Because I'm a rotter in one way, I'm not necessarily a rotter in all.
Extract from : « The Eldest Son (Second Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy

He said it just like that,––as if being a rawncher was as easy as being a rotter.
Extract from : « The Spoilers of the Valley » by Robert Watson

The fellow was a rotter—he was sure of it, had always been sure.
Extract from : « Beyond » by John Galsworthy

We called him a swine, a rotter, a skunk, and an absolute cad.
Extract from : « The Blower of Bubbles » by Arthur Beverley Baxter

Verplank is a very good sort, whereas this Barouffski is a rotter.
Extract from : « The Monster » by Edgar Saltus

Forbes claimed to have seen Fred, and said he looked like a rotter.
Extract from : « Kathleen » by Christopher Morley

So this rotter, instead of shifting off, proceeded to cut the fence, and go through that way.
Extract from : « Mike » by P. G. Wodehouse

You were fine and dandy to me, and I am sorry I was such a rotter at first.
Extract from : « The Lucky Seventh » by Ralph Henry Barbour

"I have been a rotter, Wilson," he said and held out his hand.
Extract from : « A Yankee Flier with the R.A.F. » by Rutherford G. Montgomery

He thought I was a rotter, and didn't mind my knowing his opinion.
Extract from : « Vision House » by C. N. Williamson

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