What is another word for vigilantes?
Pronunciation:
[ vˌɪd͡ʒɪlˈantis], [ vˌɪdʒɪlˈantis], [ v_ˌɪ_dʒ_ɪ_l_ˈa_n_t_i_s]
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Synonyms for Vigilantes:
n.
• guardian (noun)- escort,
- sponsor,
- defender,
- custodian,
- shepherd,
- supervisor,
- paladin,
- conservator,
- champion,
- baby-sitter,
- guard,
- nurse,
- attendant,
- curator,
- angel,
- patrol,
- sitter,
- keeper,
- preserver,
- bird dog,
- chaperon,
- sentinel,
- safeguard,
- overseer,
- cop,
- superintendent,
- cerberus,
- watchdog,
- warden,
- trustee,
- chaperone.
- crowd,
- throng,
- search party,
- band,
- multitude.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- military police,
- careful,
- wary,
- aware,
- conscious,
- attentive,
- shore patrol,
- sentient,
- wakeful,
- alive,
- canny,
- suspicious,
- trooper,
- cautious,
- highway patrol,
- awake,
- vigilance,
- special police,
- on guard,
- secret police,
- on the lookout,
- posse,
- law enforcement agency,
- police force,
- heedful,
- observant,
- vigilant,
- jealous,
- watchful,
- guardians,
- active,
- state police,
- tactical police,
- responsive,
- troopers,
- volunteers,
- gestapo,
- political police,
- police,
- circumspect,
- astute,
- on your guard,
- alertness,
- quick,
- security force,
- watchfulness,
- alert,
- riot police,
- agile,
- discreet,
- mindful,
- thoughtful,
- constabulary.
How to use "Vigilantes" in context?
1. vigilantes, in general, are people who take it upon themselves to act, or at least report, on issues they deem significant. Unfortunately, these sort of people can have a negative impact on society as a whole. Vigilantes can become paranoid, believing that everyone is out to get them, which can lead to them making rash decisions. They can also put themselves and others in danger by pursuing cases that are outside of their jurisdiction. Finally, vigilantism can lead to copycat behavior, which can further worsen the situation.
2. The history of vigilantism is filled with examples of how it can go wrong.
Paraphrases for Vigilantes:
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Independent
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Other Related
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Noun, plural
Guards, Militiamen, militias, invigilators.
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Noun, plural
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