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Synonyms of corsair

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Another word for corsair is pirate. Other synonyms of corsair are sea-robber.

Synonyms and similar words for corsair

nounA privateer or pirate in general.

  • buccaneer
  • freebooter
  • picaroonA pirate ship.
  • pirateA criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.
  • raider
  • reaverOne who reaves; a plunderer, marauder, or pillager.
  • sea-robberOne who robs at sea; a pirate.
  • sea roverOne who travels the ocean; one who spends a great deal of time at sea.
  • sea rat obsolete

Meaning of corsair

  1. noun A French privateer, especially from the port of Saint-Malo.
  2. noun A privateer or pirate in general.
  3. noun The ship of such privateers or pirates, especially of French nationality.

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Questions about synonyms of corsair

What is another word for corsair?
Corsair has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pirate and sea-robber.
What does corsair mean?
Corsair means a French privateer, especially from the port of Saint-Malo.

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