Bandit

Pronunciation: /ˈbændət/

Bandit (noun)

  1. A person who steals from people, often using force.
  2. A person in history who lived outside the law, often in a group.
  3. A member of a group that uses weapons to steal or fight.

Examples

  • The bandit stole the jewels from the safe.
  • A bandit took the wallet from the table.

Common collocations: catch a bandit, bandit attack, legendary bandit, notorious bandit, bandit group

Synonyms of Bandit

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Bandit

  • — referring to someone who follows the law