Canadian English Meaning of bushwhacker

bushranger

Other Canadian English words related to bushranger

Definitions and Meaning of bushwhacker in English

Wordnet

bushwhacker (n)

a disparaging term for an unsophisticated person

a Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War

Webster

bushwhacker (n.)

One accustomed to beat about, or travel through, bushes.

A guerrilla; a marauding assassin; one who pretends to be a peaceful citizen, but secretly harasses a hostile force or its sympathizers.

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bushranger

a disparaging term for an unsophisticated person, a Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil WarOne accustomed to beat about, or travel through, bushes.,

assailant,Attacker,assailant,predator,robber,aggressor,besieger,invader,mugger,raider

No antonyms found.

bushwhack => ambush, bushtit => Bushtit, bushranger => Bushranger, bushnell => Bushnell, bushment => ambush,