What is another word for brigand?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈɪɡand] (IPA)

Brigand is a term used to describe a thief or bandit. There are several other synonyms for this word, such as robber, outlaw, criminal, bandit, desperado, highwayman, and raider. Each of these words implies a similar criminal activity, where someone steals or takes from others without authorization. Some words also evoke an adventurous or wild context, such as pirate, marauder, buccaneer, or corsair. These words might suggest that the brigand is operating in a specific location, such as the sea or open country. Despite the various connotations of each synonym, they all share a common theme of unlawfully taking from others for personal gain.

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What are the hypernyms for Brigand?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Brigand

Do you know what a brigand is, Joshua?
"Her Mother's Secret"
Emma D. E. N. Southworth
A brigand is a fine, brave, terrible soldier, who is not afraid of anything!
"Her Mother's Secret"
Emma D. E. N. Southworth
Two days after the scene at the All Faith Church, while your father and your cousin were both out, that outlying brigand seized the opportunity for which he had been watching, and came in here to see and threaten me.
"Her Mother's Secret"
Emma D. E. N. Southworth

Famous quotes with Brigand

  • A brigand can also be portrayed publicly as a legend and those who don't understand their game plan easily extend the supporting hand to them.
    Anuj Somany
  • A legend and a brigand can both also share the same birth date, so don't ever compare one's character with others' nature.
    Anuj Somany
  • (Carmine Crocco) The so-called "General" Crocco, who played an important part as a brigand and Bourbonist leader in the partisan war of 1860-61, was an escaped convict, with thirty offences, ranging from petty larceny to murder, registered against him in the books of the Neapolitan tribunals. He pillaged both Bourbonists and Liberals with strict impartiality.
    Eliakim Littell
  • Comrades, Red Army and Red Navy men, commanders and political instructors, men and women guerrillas! The whole world is looking to you as a force capable of destroying the brigand hordes of German invaders. The enslaved peoples of Europe under the yoke of the German invaders are looking to you as their liberators. A great mission of liberation has fallen to your lot. Be worthy of this mission! The war you are waging is a war of liberation, a just war.
    Joseph Stalin

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