badman
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8.4
- noun
- /ˈbædˌmæn/
- Slang
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tipo duro
- Here's an example of one such letter that I sent to the owner of a publishing company that had owed me money for months (with identifying information redacted): Dear Mr. Badman:
Examples
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The movie featured a complex character who, despite being a badman, had moments of deep loyalty to his friends.
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Badman?
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In the gritty underworld of the city, he was seen as a badman, feared and respected by many.
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Many in the neighborhood admired him as a badman for standing up to the local gang.
Synonyms
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3.0
A person who goes against others or causes harm
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4.2
A man who acts strong to scare people
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6.1
A man who breaks rules and seems exciting but causes trouble
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8.9
A person who is impressive and tough
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3.8
A bad character in a story who causes trouble for the hero, often in children's stories
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9.9
A person who uses threats or force to control people for a political group
How Dangerous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word badman comes from the simple parts bad ('not good' or 'dangerous') and man ('man'). So it literally meant a 'bad man' and now it often means someone tough, feared, or rebellious in a group.