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rogue
Definitions
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1
noun
A
dishonest
or
unprincipled
person
,
often
used
to
describe
someone
who
behaves
in
a
deceitful
or
mischievous
way
.
The
rogue
managed
to
swindle
the
tourists
out
of
their
money
.
He's
a
charming
rogue
who
always
seems
to
get
away
with
his
tricks
.
The
town
was
wary
of
the
rogue
who
had
been
causing
trouble
.
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2
noun
An
animal
that
is
vicious
and
lives
apart
from
the
herd
,
often
used
to
describe
elephants
.
The
rogue
elephant
was
causing
havoc
in
the
village
.
Rogue
elephants
are
often
dangerous
because
they
are
unpredictable
.
The
park
rangers
were
on
the
lookout
for
the
rogue
that
had
been
spotted
nearby
.
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3
verb
To
act
in
a
way
that
is
unpredictable
or
uncontrolled
,
often
used
in
military
or
political
contexts
.
The
soldier
went
rogue
and
abandoned
his
post
.
The
software
went
rogue
and
started
deleting
files
.
The
rogue
state
refused
to
comply
with
international
laws
.
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Word Origin
Language
English
Originally meant
a vagrant or dishonest person
Background
The word 'rogue' first appeared in English in the 16th century, originally referring to a vagrant or beggar. Over time, it evolved to describe someone who is deceitful or mischievous.