brigander

/ˈbrɪɡəndər/

Definitions

1. noun

a lawless or violent person, especially a pirate or a bandit

“The pirates were known as fierce briganders in the history books.”

2. verb

to plunder or pillage (something) violently

“The villagers were brigandered by the invading army.”

Synonyms

  • bandit
  • lawless person
  • outlaw
  • pirate

Antonyms

  • law-abiding citizen
  • peacekeeper