Deceptive Characters In Literature

noun a person who is dishonest, unprincipled, or morally corrupt

• The judge referred to the defendant as a scoundrel during the trial.
• I can't believe that scoundrel stole my wallet!
• That scoundrel is always causing trouble.
• His actions painted him as a scoundrel in the eyes of the public.

adjective treacherous - guilty of or involving betrayal or deception

• The treacherous mountain terrain posed a significant challenge for the hikers.
• The road up ahead is pretty treacherous, so drive carefully.
• Watch out for that treacherous dude, he can't be trusted.
• Navigating the treacherous waters of politics requires skill and cunning.

noun a small carnivorous mammal with a long slender body and short legs, able to prey on animals larger than itself

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• The weasel is a small carnivorous mammal known for its slender body and quick movements.
• I saw a weasel dart across the road while I was driving home.
• That guy is such a weasel, always trying to get out of doing his fair share of work.
• Her smile was like a weasel's grin, sly and mischievous.