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scum

noun as in superficial impurities, dirt

noun as in people who are bad, despicable

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Trump has made almost the same comment as Biden did, but about Harris’ supporters — calling them “garbage” and “scum” — and has called America overall a “dumping ground” and a “garbage can” for the world.

During his trial at Sheffield Crown Court in August, a judge heard he was at the front of a crowd protesting against immigration and had shouted "scum" and "child killers" at police.

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Video played to the court showed Lynch "revving up" the situation before it turned violent and calling the police "scum", the judge said.

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Strong noted Trump's use of the words "human scum", which the actor said "is a term used by Hitler and Stalin" and other dictators.

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“Die yuppie scum” was one of the main slogans of my teen years, so in that context, it was not cool.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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