blackhearts
People without conscience
Blackhearts is the plural of blackheart, a person with a cruel, malicious, or treacherous nature.
The term suggests someone whose heart has been corrupted or darkened by evil intent: The castle was defended by blackhearts loyal only to gold.
Blackheart also names a type of cherry with dark flesh, and a plant disease that darkens the interior of potatoes or other produce.
Breaking of trust
- treacheryDeliberate violation of trust
- backstabberDisloyal pretend ally
- turncoatOne who betrays allegiance
- defectorOne who abandons allegiance
betrayer · Judas · double-crosser · quisling · collaborator · recreant · apostate · seditionist
Disloyal and dangerous
- malevolentHarboring ill will
- sinisterThreateningly suggestive of harm
- nefariousExtremely evil or villainous
- villainousExtremely wicked or criminal
wicked · evil · corrupt · diabolical · scoundrels · rogues · miscreants · knaves
Buccaneer's standard
- buccaneersCaribbean sea raiders
- privateersLicensed wartime ship raiders
- corsairsSeafaring plunderers
- sea dogsExperienced veteran mariners
plunder · cutlass · skull-and-crossbones · Blackbeard · marauders · swashbucklers · treasure · galleon
Highest-ranking female spade
- trick-takingWinning dealt card rounds
- shooting the moonCapturing every penalty card
- penalty pointsSanctions counted against you
- MicrosoftRedmond technology corporation
betrayal
Breaking of trust
- treacheryDeliberate violation of trust
- backstabberDisloyal pretend ally
- turncoatOne who betrays allegiance
defector · betrayer · Judas · double-crosser · quisling · collaborator · recreant · apostate · seditionist · double-dealer
treacherous
Disloyal and dangerous
- malevolentHarboring ill will
- sinisterThreateningly suggestive of harm
- nefariousExtremely evil or villainous
villainous · wicked · evil · corrupt · diabolical · scoundrels · rogues · miscreants · knaves · cads
Jolly Roger
Buccaneer's standard
- buccaneersCaribbean sea raiders
- privateersLicensed wartime ship raiders
- corsairsSeafaring plunderers
sea dogs · plunder · cutlass · skull-and-crossbones · Blackbeard · marauders · swashbucklers · treasure · galleon · mutiny
queen of spades
Highest-ranking female spade
- trick-takingWinning dealt card rounds
- shooting the moonCapturing every penalty card
- penalty pointsSanctions counted against you
Microsoft · Windows · solitaire · parlor game · strategy · hand · deal
fruit
Edible plant ovary
- cultivarBred plant variety
- orchardFruit tree plantation
- stone fruitFruit with pit inside
tart · dark cherry · pie · jam · harvest · tree · variety · heirloom
blackheartssaints
Canonized religious figures
angels · innocents · do-gooders · heroes · paragons
blackheartsheroes
Admired courageous figures
saviors · champions · protectors · white knights · guardian angels
blackheartshumanitarians
Those who promote welfare
benefactors · altruists · philanthropists · sweethearts · caregivers