bandits
nounUK /ˈbændɪts/
US /ˈbændɪts/
Bandits are people who steal from others, often in groups.
The bandits rode into town and took the gold from the bank.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. People who break the rules in a game or sport.
The other team called us bandits for sneaking extra points.
3. Animals that steal food from other animals or people.
Raccoons are little bandits that raid our trash cans at night.
4. A playful word for mischievous children.
Those little bandits hid all the cookies!