wretch
Plural
wretches
1
someone who behaves in an evil or immoral way
- The wretch stole money from the charity fund meant for the homeless.
- He's a wretch who takes pleasure in spreading malicious rumors about others.
- She's a wretch who cheats on her exams and lies to cover it up.
- She's a wretch who schemes and plots to destroy the lives of those who oppose her.
- He's a wretch who enjoys inflicting pain on others both physically and emotionally.
2
a person who evokes pity or sympathy
- The poor wretch had nowhere to sleep during the storm.
- He was a wretch, abandoned and starving in the alley.
- The old man looked like a helpless wretch.
- She helped the wretch who had lost his family.
- They gave food and shelter to the wretches on the street.
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