Brigand
noun
A person who steals from people, usually in a violent way.
The gang of brigands ambushed the travelers in the mountains
Often appears as...
- brigand ambush
- member of brigand
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A person who steals from people, usually in a violent way.
The gang of brigands ambushed the travelers in the mountains
Often appears as...
- brigand ambush
- member of brigand
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Refers to historical figures who robbed by force, often romanticized in stories.
The brigand became a legend, with tales of his exploits told for generations.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Carries a strong negative connotation, suggesting criminal and violent behavior.
The villagers feared the return of the merciless brigand.
Pro Tip 3/3Rural Setting
Often used for criminals in rural or remote areas, unlike urban thieves.
The remote forest was a notorious hideout for brigands and outlaws.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Refers to historical figures who robbed by force, often romanticized in stories.
The brigand became a legend, with tales of his exploits told for generations.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Carries a strong negative connotation, suggesting criminal and violent behavior.
The villagers feared the return of the merciless brigand.
Pro Tip 3/3Rural Setting
Often used for criminals in rural or remote areas, unlike urban thieves.
The remote forest was a notorious hideout for brigands and outlaws.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Refers to historical figures who robbed by force, often romanticized in stories.
The brigand became a legend, with tales of his exploits told for generations.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Carries a strong negative connotation, suggesting criminal and violent behavior.
The villagers feared the return of the merciless brigand.
Pro Tip 3/3Rural Setting
Often used for criminals in rural or remote areas, unlike urban thieves.
The remote forest was a notorious hideout for brigands and outlaws.
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Quote examples
John Torode
Australian Chef
Yes, I am a judge on 'MasterChef,' where I taste thousands of dishes, and yes I am a trained chef which has had me commanding some of the biggest brigands a kitchen has ever seen. Yes, I have travelled the world and cooked on television and at food shows up and down the country, but in my heart I am a home cook.
Quote examples
Samuel Butler
British Poet
Brigands demand your money or your life; women require both.
Quote examples
John Torode
Australian Chef
Yes, I am a judge on 'MasterChef,' where I taste thousands of dishes, and yes I am a trained chef which has had me commanding some of the biggest brigands a kitchen has ever seen. Yes, I have travelled the world and cooked on television and at food shows up and down the country, but in my heart I am a home cook.
Quote examples
Samuel Butler
British Poet
Brigands demand your money or your life; women require both.
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