brigand (Meaning)
brigand (n)
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
brigand (n.)
A light-armed, irregular foot soldier.
A lawless fellow who lives by plunder; one of a band of robbers; especially, one of a gang living in mountain retreats; a highwayman; a freebooter.
Synonyms & Antonyms of brigand
brigand Sentence Examples
- Travelers passing through the forest were wary of encountering brigands.
- The band of brigands ambushed the caravan, demanding a ransom for their release.
- Legends spoke of a notorious brigand who terrorized the countryside.
- The brigand hid his loot in a secret cave deep in the mountains.
- Authorities pursued the brigand, determined to bring him to justice.
- Villagers lived in fear of the brigands who roamed the nearby hills.
- The brigand's hideout was well-concealed, making it difficult for the authorities to track him down.
- Merchants hired armed guards to protect their goods from brigands along the trade routes.
- The brigand's gang grew in size as more desperate individuals joined their ranks.
- Despite his reputation as a brigand, some saw him as a Robin Hood figure, stealing from the rich to help the poor.
FAQs About the word brigand
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a bandA light-armed, irregular foot soldier., A lawless fellow who lives by plunder; one of a band of robbers; espec
gangster, mafioso, thug, gunman, desperado, highwayman, outlaw, malefactor, perpetrator, lawbreaker
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Travelers passing through the forest were wary of encountering brigands.
The band of brigands ambushed the caravan, demanding a ransom for their release.
Legends spoke of a notorious brigand who terrorized the countryside.
The brigand hid his loot in a secret cave deep in the mountains.
