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Rude Insults

мерза́вец

merzavets

Scoundrel; bastard

Usage

Condemns someone’s character or actions. An insult, but not mat.

Related forms / spellings: мерзавка

Example

Мерзавец забрал деньги и исчез.

The scoundrel took the money and disappeared.

Intensity is approximate and depends on context and tone. English translations are approximate equivalents. This curated selection is not a complete dictionary; mild expressions can still be inappropriate in formal conversation.

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