road agent
Definition
Noun: A road agent is a robber, specifically a holdup person who stops vehicles (such as stagecoaches or cars) on a road to steal from them. This term has historical connotations, often associated with the American Old West.
Usage
The term is used to describe a specific type of thief who operates by ambushing travelers on roads. * The stagecoach was held up by a notorious road agent. * In the 19th century, road agents were a constant threat to mail carriers.
Advanced Usage
- The term is largely historical or literary. In modern contexts, similar criminals might be called "highway robbers" or "carjackers," depending on the method.
- It can be used figuratively to describe someone who aggressively takes something from others in a direct, confrontational manner.
Variants and Related Words
- Highwayman (n): A historical term for a robber who stole from travelers on highways, often on horseback. Very similar to "road agent."
- Bandit (n): A more general term for a robber or outlaw, especially one who is part of a gang.
Synonyms
- Highway robber
- Holdup man
- Brigand
- Desperado (specifically in a Western context)
Related Phrases
- To hold up: To rob someone or something using the threat of force.
- The masked men held up the bank.
Noun
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a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it
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