bandits
word · lemma: bandit
Definition
Bandits are people, usually in groups, who rob or attack others, especially in remote areas. They are often associated with armed robbery or criminal gangs.
Usage & Nuances
'Bandits' is a somewhat old-fashioned or literary term, often used in stories or to describe criminals in rural or historical settings. In modern contexts, 'robbers' or 'thieves' are more common. Usually refers to groups, not lone criminals.
Example Sentences
The bandits hid in the mountains after the robbery.
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Travelers were afraid of bandits on the old road.
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The police searched for the bandits all night.
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Local legends say there are still bandits hiding in the caves nearby.
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Stories about bandits always made the village children nervous before bedtime.
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That old western movie is about a group of train-robbing bandits.
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