1. Plural of blackguardism; instances of dishonorable, unscrupulous, or contemptible behavior or language.
Usage: archaic; formal; often used to describe crude or abusive conduct

Examples

• The politician's blackguardisms during the debate shocked the audience.
• His repeated blackguardisms made him unwelcome in polite society.
• The novel depicted the blackguardisms of the villain with unflinching detail.
• Such blackguardisms were considered beneath the dignity of a gentleman.
• The soldier's blackguardisms earned him a reputation for coarseness.