Pirate
/ˈpaɪrət/noun
A person who attacks and steals from ships at sea.
The pirate attacked the merchant ship and stole all its gold.
Often appears as...
- pirate ship
- pirate treasure
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Romanticism
In culture, pirates are often romanticized as adventurous rebels, but historically they were feared.
Pirate stories usually downplay the brutality of historical sea pirates.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Using 'pirate' as a metaphor suggests someone is untrustworthy and steals openly.
His rivals called him a business pirate due to his aggressive takeover tactics.
Pro Tip 3/3Misleading Stereotypes
Avoid assuming real pirates have parrots or treasure hunts, as popularized in fiction.
Despite what you see in movies, most pirates did not have treasure maps.
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