gallows bird

The phrase “gallows bird” has 3 syllables: gal-lows bird

It's pronounced as /ˈɡæləʊz bɜːrd/


What is synonym and antonym for gallows bird?

In the thesaurus, “gallows bird” has 14 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gallows bird along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for gallows bird

  • blackhander
  • button man
  • gangster
  • misdoer
  • misfeasor
  • mobster
  • perp
  • perpetrator
  • sinner
  • thug
  • transgressor
  • trespasser
  • villain
  • wrongdoer

Antonyms for gallows bird

  • lawman

Example Sentences

  • Despite numerous warnings, he continued his criminal activities, earning him the reputation of a gallows bird.
  • The notorious gang leader was considered a gallows bird by law enforcement, knowing his violent lifestyle would likely lead to a grim fate.
  • In the eyes of the law, the convicted felon was seen as a gallows bird, destined to face the consequences of his actions.
  • The old folk tale told the story of a young outlaw who became a gallows bird after betraying his comrades and facing their wrath.
  • In the historical novel, the protagonist was depicted as a daring gallows bird, navigating the dangers of the criminal underworld.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gallows bird, such as: blackhander, button man, gangster, lawman, misdoer, misfeasor, mobster.

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