Brigand and Goon

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Brigand noun - An armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band.

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Goon and brigand are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Goon" instead a noun "Brigand".

Nearby Word: brigandage

Goon noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.

Usage example: the crime boss threatened to send the goons after him if he squealed

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Brigand and goon are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brigand" instead a noun "Goon".

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Goon and Brigand. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 27, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/brigand/goon

Brigand & Goon. N.p., 2016. Web. 27 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/brigand/goon>.

Goon or Brigand. 2016. Accessed July 27, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/brigand/goon.

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