Synonyms of 'outcast' in British English
(noun)
Definition
a person who is rejected or excluded from a particular group or from society
She had always been an outcast, unwanted and alone.
Synonyms
persona non grata (Latin)
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in the sense of outlaw
Definition
a criminal who has been deprived of legal protection and rights
a band of desperate outlaws
Synonyms
footpad (archaic)
in the sense of vagabond
Definition
a person who travels from place to place and has no fixed home or job
He had lived as a vagabond, begging for food.
in the sense of wretch
Definition
a despicable person
I think he's a mean-minded, vindictive old wretch.
Synonyms
worm,
bugger (taboo, slang),
son-of-a-bitch (offensive, slang, US, Canadian),
asshole (US, Canadian, taboo, slang),
turd (taboo, slang),
motherfucker (taboo, slang, US),
cur,
scumbag (slang),
bad egg (old-fashioned, informal),
cocksucker (taboo, slang),
asswipe (US, Canadian, taboo, slang),
wrong 'un (slang)
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