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bandit

/ˈbændɪt/noun2 syllables

Bandit means: an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band.

Synonyms for bandit10

noun, as in an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

brigand

also used for bandit

thief, criminal, fugitive, outlaw, cheater, arse bandit, bandito, latron, rapparee

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What does bandit mean?1

noun

1

an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Bandit in a sentence

  • In an attempt to escape, the bandit took the lives of four hostages.marcelostockle
  • With their employer dead, the mercenaries soon turned into bandits.sabretou
  • The bandits hid along the forest road, ready to waylay any traveler who passed.rul
  • The bandits demanded all money in the register.Dejo
  • The bandits made a raid on the village.unknown
  • The bandits ran away when they heard the police siren.marcelostockle
  • The bandits put a gag in his mouth._undertoad
  • Bandits often waylay travelers on the mountain road.rul

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Forms of bandit

as a noun

plural
bandits