Footpad

Pronunciation: /ˈfuːtpəd/

Footpad (noun)

  1. a person who robs travelers on foot, especially in the past
  2. a soft piece placed inside a shoe for comfort or support

Examples

  • The footpad waited in the shadows for unsuspecting travelers.
  • Footpads were a common threat on lonely roads.

Common collocations: armed footpad, capture a footpad, footpad attack, gel footpad, insert a footpad

Synonyms of Footpad

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Footpad

  • describing someone who follows the law