Definition of rogue - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
crimedishonest person often involved in crime
- The rogue was caught stealing from the market.
2.
behaviormischievous person often liked despite misbehavior
- Everyone laughed at the rogue's playful antics.
3.
technologyTECH. malicious software pretending to be helpfulTECH.
- The rogue infected the computer with a virus.
4.
game characterTECH. character class in games focusing on stealthTECH.
- He chose to play as a rogue in the game.
5.
zoologyaggressive animal living away from the group
- The rogue elephant charged at the safari jeep.
Adjective
1.
playful unpredictabilitymischievous and unpredictable
- Her rogue smile hinted at a secret plan.
2.
untrustworthy behaviordeceitful and unprincipled
- He was known for his rogue business practices.
3.
animal behaviorvicious and solitary, especially of an animal
- The rogue elephant charged at the tourists.
Verb
1.
agriculturetr. TECH. remove inferior or defective plants or animalstr. TECH.
- Farmers rogue fields to maintain crop quality..
2.
behaviorintr. Dated wander or act mischievouslyintr. Dated
- The children rogued around the park all day.
Images of rogue
aggressive animal living away from the group
Expressions with rogue
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disobey orders or rules
The soldier decided to go rogue and ignored the commander's instructions.
elephant behaving unpredictably and dangerously
The rogue elephant charged at the safari vehicle unexpectedly..
person who acts badly but is charming and liked
Everyone at school thinks Jake is a lovable rogue.
police officer acting outside the law
The rogue cop was arrested for corruption and abuse of power.
man acting independently and disruptively
He was known as a rogue male in the business world.
charming person with mischievous behavior
Everyone adored the loveable rogue despite his antics.
person acting independently and unpredictably
The rogue element disrupted the meeting with unexpected questions.
country acting against international norms and laws
The rogue nation ignored the UN sanctions.
person trading without employer's knowledge or approval
The bank suffered losses due to a rogue trader.
country seen as a security threat
The rogue state supports terrorism, worrying other nations.
unexpectedly large and dangerous ocean wave
The ship was hit by a rogue wave during the storm.
unauthorized device on a wireless network
The IT team discovered a rogue access point in the office.
Origin of rogue
Latin, rogare (to ask)
Terms with rogue included in their meaning
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humor
rogue or rascal, used humorously
literature
novel about a clever rogue's adventures
rogue
person known for bad morals or dishonest behavior
cybersecurity
rogue wireless access point for stealing information
behavior
rogue or scoundrel
Examples of rogue in a sentence
Everyone knew him as the rogue of the neighborhood. The rogue charmed everyone at the party. Despite his reputation, the rogue was beloved. The antivirus software detected a rogue on the system. A rogue was responsible for the data breach. Our rogue slipped past the guards unseen.
She leveled up her rogue before the raid. A rogue lion was spotted near the village. The rogue wolf was a threat to livestock. The rogue wind scattered the papers everywhere. His rogue behavior kept everyone on their toes. The rogue politician was finally exposed. Her rogue actions led to a loss of trust. The rogue lion prowled the savannah. A rogue wolf was spotted near the village. They rogue the garden to ensure only the best plants grow. Ranchers rogue their herds to improve livestock quality. He rogued through the city, causing trouble. The puppy rogued around the garden, digging holes.
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- French:voyou, malicieux, ...
- German:Gauner, schelmisch, ...
- Italian:furfante, malizioso, ...
- Spanish:pícaro, travieso, ...
- Portuguese:criminoso, travesso, ...
- Chinese:流氓, 捣蛋的, ...
- Japanese:悪党, いたずらっぽい, ...
- Arabic:مُحْتال, مُشَاغِب, ...
- Hebrew:נוֹכֵל, שׁוֹבָבִי, ...
- Russian:мошенник, озорной, ...
- Ukrainian:шахрай, неслухняний, ...
- Hindi:बदमाश, चंचल, ...
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