Synonyms & related words for knavish

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of knavish — including blackguardly, tricksy, rascally, roguish, scoundrelly, mischievous. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to knavish

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Synonyms for knavish

Common synonyms for knavish include blackguardly, tricksy, rascally, roguish, scoundrelly, mischievous, deceitful, impish — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does knavish come from?

The word knavish breaks down into one root of Old English origin: the root knave-, from Old English cnafa (“boy, servant”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.