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Pronunciation: [dˈakɔ͡ɪt] (IPA)

"Dacoit" refers to a bandit or a robber who plunders and loots. It is a term commonly used in the Indian subcontinent. However, there are various synonyms for the word "dacoit" which can be used interchangeably depending upon the context. Some of the synonyms for dacoit are outlaw, brigand, thief, marauder, pirate, and raider. Outlaw is a person who has broken the law and is therefore considered an outcast. Brigand is another term used for a gang of thieves who rob travellers. Thief refers to a person who steals something either by stealth or force. Marauder refers to a person who attacks and plunders villages and towns. Pirate is a term used for a person who attacks and robs from ships. Raider is another term used for a person who attacks and plunders a village or town.
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Usage examples for Dacoit

I have had dacoit leaders with prices on their heads walk into my camp.
"The Soul of a People"
H. Fielding
"So you are," replied Chandra Babu, after recovering from his intense surprise; "but why have you turned dacoit?"
"Tales of Bengal"
S. B. Banerjea
In one case a dacoit named Ghisa had been severely wounded in an encounter and was seized by the spirit of a banyan tree as he was being taken away: "We made a litter with our ropes and cloaks thrown over them and on this he was carried off by four of our party; at half a mile distant the road passed under a large banyan tree and as the four men carried him along under the tree, the spirit of the place fell upon him and the four men who carried him fell down with the shock.
"The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II"
R. V. Russell

Semantically related words: thug, robbery, bandit, robber, theft

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