Thesaurus
plural of bandit
Synonyms of bandits
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.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for bandits
- cutpurses,
- dips
- [slang],
- pickpockets,
- pilferers,
- shoplifters
- abductors,
- carjackers,
- hijackers,
- kidnappers
- (also kidnapers),
- skyjackers
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“Bandits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandits. Accessed 16 Aug. 2022.
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