Vocabulary Entry

knave

|noun • verb

noun

A deceitful or untrustworthy person.

Example Sentences

"The knave tricked the villagers into giving him their money."

"She realized too late that he was nothing but a knave."

"The story featured a knave who plotted against the king."

verb

Example Sentences

"He knaves his way through negotiations, getting the best deals."

"Don't knave your friends; honesty is the best policy."

"The con artist sought to knave everyone he met."