dakoit

/ˈdɑːkoʊɪt/ or /ˈdɑːkɔɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a bandit gang in India, especially in the north, often involved in armed robbery and plunder.

“The police were tasked with capturing the notorious dacoit gang that had been terrorizing the countryside for months.”

Synonyms

  • bandit
  • outlaw

Antonyms

  • lawman
  • peacekeeper