History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
bandit

an armed robber, especially one who attacks travellers

thief

crook

a stick with a rounded hook at one end, as used by a shepherd

criminal, thief

gangster

a member of a gang of armed criminals

person involved in illegal activities

outlaw

(in olden times) a person punished by being placed outside the protection of the law; to make (something) illegal; ban (it) officially

person who is running from the law

RACKETEER as in Wiktionary
RACKETEER as in Wikipedia