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scum
noun as in superficial impurities, dirt
noun as in people who are bad, despicable
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Example Sentences
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.
Video played to the court showed Lynch "revving up" the situation before it turned violent and calling the police "scum", the judge said.
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.
“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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