roguery
pronunciation
How to pronounce roguery in British English:
UK ['rəʊgərɪ]
How to pronounce roguery in American English:
US ['roʊgərɪ]
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- Noun:
- reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
Word Origin
- roguery (n.)
- 1590s, from rogue (n.) + -ery.
Example
- 1. Yet roguery can be a power for good : when the public interest demands , british hacks burn bridges and attack with rare vigour .
- 2. But it is not good to teach them to admire rogues by concealing their roguery .
- 3. If the characteristics of the chinese race we have discussed above - common sense , toleration , contentment and old roguery - are true , then humor is inevitable in china .
- 4. I separate , therefore , the gold from the dross ; restore to him the former , and leave the latter to the stupidity of some , and roguery of others of his disciples .