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desperado Definition and Meaning in English (desperado definition)

noun
Synonyms:outlawbanditrenegade
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Desperado definition: A desperate or reckless person, especially a criminal or outlaw, often associated with the American Old West.

Definitions of Desperado

  1. 1noun

    A desperate or reckless person, especially a criminal or outlaw, often associated with the American Old West.

Example Sentences

“The old western movie featured a lone desperado riding into town.”

“He was known as a desperado, always ready for a fight or a risky venture.”

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Antonyms

law-abiding citizenconformist

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