a robber, esp. a member of a gang or marauding band.

an outlaw or highwayman.

Informal .

a person who takes unfair advantage of others, as a merchant who overcharges; swindler; cheat.

a vendor, cab driver, etc., who operates a business or works without a required license or permit, and without observing the usual rules or practices.

Military Informal . an enemy aircraft, esp. an attacking fighter. ?

make out like a bandit

Slang . to be extremely successful; profit greatly

The early investors in the company have made out like bandits.

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law , police

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brigand , criminal , crook , desperado , forager , gangster , gunperson , highwayperson , hijacker , holdup person , hooligan , marauder , mobster , outlaw , pillager , pirate , plunderer , racketeer , raider , ravager , robber , villain , burglar , highwayman , housebreaker , larcener , pilferer , purloiner , stealer , thief , bandido , banish , bravo , cutthroat , footpad