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Pirate

usgb/ˈpaɪrət/Volume
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Historical Romanticism

In culture, pirates are often romanticized as adventurous rebels, but historically they were feared.

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Pirate stories usually downplay the brutality of historical sea pirates.
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Negative Connotation

Using 'pirate' as a metaphor suggests someone is untrustworthy and steals openly.

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His rivals called him a business pirate due to his aggressive takeover tactics.
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Misleading Stereotypes

Avoid assuming real pirates have parrots or treasure hunts, as popularized in fiction.

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Despite what you see in movies, most pirates did not have treasure maps.
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