डाकू — meaning in English

English meaning

• bandit noun An armed robber, especially one operating with a gang in a remote or lawless area.
• dacoit noun A member of an armed gang of robbers, especially historically in India and neighbouring regions.
• robber noun A person who steals from someone, typically using force or the threat of force.
• thug noun A violent, aggressive criminal, often acting as part of a gang.

Senses

डाकू is used for these senses in English:

• robber one who robs
• thug someone who treats others violently or roughly
• bandit one who robs others
• dacoit bandit or armed robber in South Asia

bandit — full definition

1. noun An armed robber, especially one operating with a gang in a remote or lawless area.
2. noun In military aviation, an aircraft confirmed to be hostile or enemy-operated.

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