The phrase "made a vagabond" can refer to someone who has become a wanderer or a nomad, often due to circumstances beyond their control. Synonyms for this phrase might include "forced to wander," "became a drifter," "lost their home," "fell into a homeless situation," or "stranded without a home." Other related terms might include "itinerant," "transient," "migrant," or "wayfarer." Each of these synonyms carries slightly different connotations, but all refer to the idea of someone who has been uprooted from their previous way of life and forced to navigate a new and unpredictable path.