26984 words

rogue

7 definitions • 8 examples
1
behaving in ways that are not expected or not normal, often in a way that causes damage:

Examples:

a rogue state
rogue cells
2
A rogue animal is a dangerous wild animal that lives apart from the rest of its group.
3
to start behaving in a way that is not normal or expected, especially by leaving your group and doing something dangerous:

Examples:

A Special Forces unit had gone rogue and was trying to free the hostage.
4
a person who behaves badly but who you still like:

Examples:

"Come here, you little rogue!" chuckled my uncle.
The women all think he's a lovable old rogue.
5
a dishonest or bad man
6
a person, organization, or country that does not behave in the usual or acceptable way:

Examples:

Buzzy’s a fun-loving teenage rogue.
7
behaving in ways that are not expected or not normal, often in a harmful way:

Examples:

There have been rogue firms in the past which have ripped customers off.
a rogue state

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