Synonyms for

Bandits

Verb / ˈbændʌts / Another word for bandits — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bandits are criminals who rob or attack people, usually in groups.

Synonyms & similar words

brigand bandit outlaws thieves robbers crooks burglars marauders pirates raiders highwaymen hijackers vandals plunderers looters ruffians brigands scoundrels criminals felons delinquents malefactors

Synonyms by register

Formal

outlaws brigands marauders robbers

Informal

crooks thugs goons hoodlums

Literary

freebooters rovers renegades

Antonyms

law-abiders citizens peacekeepers protectors defenders authorities

Common collocations

  • armed bandits
  • mountain bandits
  • road bandits
  • bandit group
  • bandit attack
  • bandit leader
  • bandit country

Word family

noun banditry
adjective banditti

Usage note

While 'bandits' can refer to any group of robbers, it often carries a connotation of being organized or operating in a specific region, like 'mountain bandits'.

Example sentences

  1. The bandits rode into town on horseback and held up the bank.
  2. The sheriff is hot on the trail of the bandits who robbed the stagecoach.
  3. The bandits wore masks to conceal their identity.
  4. The bandits stole all the gold from the mine.
  5. The villagers were afraid of the bandits who roamed the countryside at night.

Quotes

  • "The bandits were known to be ruthless and would stop at nothing to get what they wanted," said the old prospector.
  • "I've seen my share of bandits in my time," said the grizzled cowboy.
  • "The bandits were like a pack of wolves, always on the prowl," said the scared shopkeeper.

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