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vigilante in Spanish

vigilante in Spanish is justiciero, vigilantista — vigilante means a person who takes it upon themselves to punish wrongdoing or enforce justice without legal authority.

vigilante in Spanish

justiciero
noun
A person who acts outside of legal authority, often violently, to punish or avenge a crime, right a perceived wrong, etc.
vigilantista
noun
A person who acts outside of legal authority, often violently, to punish or avenge a crime, right a perceived wrong, etc.

What does "vigilante" mean?

  1. noun A person who takes it upon themselves to punish wrongdoing or enforce justice without legal authority.
    "The film follows a vigilante who hunts down criminals the police can't catch."
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vigilante in a sentence

  • The film follows a vigilante who hunts down criminals the police can't catch.
  • Local vigilantes patrolled the streets after a string of break-ins.

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What is "vigilante" in Spanish?

"vigilante" in Spanish is justiciero, vigilantista. vigilante means: A person who takes it upon themselves to punish wrongdoing or enforce justice without legal authority.

How do you use "vigilante" in a sentence?

Example: "The film follows a vigilante who hunts down criminals the police can't catch." In Spanish, "vigilante" is justiciero, vigilantista.

Are there other ways to say "vigilante" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "vigilante": justiciero, vigilantista.

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