as in pirate
a criminal who attacks and steals from travelers and who is often a member of a group of criminals
They were two of the most famous bandits of the 19th century.
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Recent Examples of bandit
There are dogs, bandits, romances, political revolutions, philosophical debates.
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Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
16 June 2026
Re-blockade will now happen at bandit camps and ruins.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
And what gives her purpose is meeting Ruthye, who’s also endured tragedy, and wants to avenge her family’s death at the hands of the bandit Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts).
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Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
20 May 2026
In Qing Dynasty-era China, a renowned warrior, Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-Fat), tries to track down the bandit who ambushed Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh) and made off with Li Mu Bai’s Green Destiny sword.
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David Faris,
TheWeek,
20 May 2026
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Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
16 June 2026
Re-blockade will now happen at bandit camps and ruins.
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
And what gives her purpose is meeting Ruthye, who’s also endured tragedy, and wants to avenge her family’s death at the hands of the bandit Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts).
—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
20 May 2026
In Qing Dynasty-era China, a renowned warrior, Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-Fat), tries to track down the bandit who ambushed Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh) and made off with Li Mu Bai’s Green Destiny sword.
—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandit
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There's even some sympathy for the vengeful pirate character.
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Tyland may have gotten Triarchy pirate Admiral Sharako Lohar on Team Green’s side, but at his core this man is a coward.
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Unlike some other luggage tags, this option only displays your name, keeping the rest of your information shielded from curious onlookers and potential thieves.
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Last year, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that thieves had pried off a bronze plaque dedicating the building to the history of philadelphia from its main entrance.
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“Bandit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandit. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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