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1) a person who steals, especially secretly and without violence; burglar, robber (thief)

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Meaning:
bandit

an armed robber, especially one who attacks travellers

thief

brigand

bandit

hoodlum

burglar

a person who breaks into a house etc at night in order to steal

person who steals

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

owl

a bird that flies at night and eats small birds and animals

person who steals

rascal

a dishonest person; (playfully) a naughty child

person who is unprincipled, does not work hard

thief

a person who steals, especially secretly and without violence; burglar, robber

person who steals

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