All highwayman synonyms
high·way·man
H h noun highwayman
- criminal — A criminal is a person who regularly commits crimes.
- brigand — A brigand is someone who attacks people and robs them, especially in mountains or forests.
- rider — a person who rides a horse or other animal, a bicycle, etc.
- footpad — a highwayman or robber who goes on foot.
- outlaw — a lawless person or habitual criminal, especially one who is a fugitive from the law.
- desperado — A desperado is someone who does illegal, violent things without worrying about the danger.
- thief — a person who steals, especially secretly or without open force; one guilty of theft or larceny.
- bandit — Robbers are sometimes called bandits, especially if they are found in areas where the law has broken down.
- crook — A crook is a dishonest person or a criminal.
- road agent — (formerly) a highwayman, especially along stagecoach routes in the western U.S.
- robber — a person who robs.