Brigand and Roughneck

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

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

Nearby Word: brigandage

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

Usage example: a group of roughnecks like to hang out at the roadhouse and harass people

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Brigand and roughneck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brigand" instead a noun "Roughneck".

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