Synonyms for bandit
Definitions
- n. 1
An outlaw.
- n. 2
One who robs others in a lawless area, especially as part of a group.
Related words
- Word family
- banditism banditry
- Phrases
- arse bandit shag bandit one-armed bandit ass bandit time bandit botty bandit dumpster bandit garbage bandit
- Is a kind of
- criminal thief
Forms
- Plural
- bandits → outlaws, highwaymen, robbers, desperados…
Example sentences
- outlaw They found the outlaw’s tracks near the river.
- robber The robber tried to plunge the knife into the boy.
- highwayman A highwayman robbed a foot passenger of his money.
- brigand Seize this brigand! Prevent him from escaping!
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| bandit | rising | |
| outlaw | rising | |
| robber | rising | |
| desperado | rising | |
| highwayman | rising | |
| marauder | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- cheat1, thief1, bravo2
- 6 letters
- outlaw2, boogie2, robber2
- 7 letters
- cheater2, brigand
- 8 letters
- criminal3, fugitive3, marauder3
- 9 letters
- desperado4
- 10 letters
- highwayman, freebooter
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (bravo2 = 2 syllables).