Desperadoes Meaning in English
word · lemma: desperado
Definition
Desperadoes are daring or violent people, typically criminals or outlaws, especially from the Wild West era.
Usage & Nuances
Now rare and mainly used in historical, Western, or dramatic contexts. Refers to wild, bold criminals, not used for petty thieves. Plural can be 'desperadoes' or 'desperados'; both are correct. Common in stories about the American Wild West. Avoid for modern everyday criminals.
Example Sentences
The town feared the arrival of the desperadoes.
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Back in those days, desperadoes would ride into town without warning.
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He liked to think of himself as the leader of the desperadoes, but nobody really followed him.
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After the gold robbery, the desperadoes vanished into the desert, leaving no trace.
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Stories about desperadoes are popular in Western movies.
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The sheriff tried to stop the group of desperadoes.
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