gallows birds

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

It's pronounced as /ˈɡæləʊz bɜːrdz/.


What is synonym and antonym for gallows birds?

In the thesaurus, “gallows birds” has 17 synonyms and 1 antonym.

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


Synonyms for gallows birds

  • blackhanders
  • button men
  • gangsters
  • hoodlums
  • hooligans
  • misdoers
  • misfeasors
  • mobsters
  • perpetrators
  • perps
  • racketeers
  • sinners
  • thugs
  • transgressors
  • trespassers
  • villains
  • wrongdoers

Antonyms for gallows birds

  • lawmen

Example Sentences

  • In the old Western tales, the saloon was often frequented by gallows birds, drawn to the lawless atmosphere.
  • The town's folk whispered about the arrival of the mysterious gallows birds, fearing trouble on the horizon.
  • Legends spoke of the haunted woods as a haven for gallows birds seeking refuge from the law.
  • The sheriff kept a close eye on the strangers, suspecting them to be gallows birds with shady intentions.
  • The tavern was filled with a motley crew of gallows birds, each with their own dark pasts and hidden agendas.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gallows birds, such as: blackhanders, button men, gangsters, hoodlums, hooligans, lawmen, misdoers.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.


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