highwaymen

[US]/ˈhaɪ.weɪ.mən/
[UK]/ˈhaɪ.weɪ.mən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.robbers who attacked travelers on public roads, typically on horseback

Phrases & Collocations

highwaymen attack

highwaymen robbery

highwaymen legend

highwaymen stories

highwaymen tales

highwaymen encounter

highwaymen history

highwaymen chase

highwaymen fear

highwaymen myths

Example Sentences

the highwaymen rode through the dark forest.

highwaymen were notorious for robbing travelers.

many stories are told about the highwaymen of old.

highwaymen often used disguises to avoid capture.

the legend of highwaymen has fascinated people for centuries.

highwaymen would ambush unsuspecting travelers.

some highwaymen became famous for their daring escapades.

highwaymen often operated in groups for safety.

stories of highwaymen are often romanticized in literature.

the fear of highwaymen kept many off the roads.

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