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Pirate

noun
/ˈpaɪ.rət/

Meaning

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who illegally copies or uses another's work

Example Sentences

The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.

The pirate captured the merchant ship and stole its treasure.

Example Expressions

software pirate

Synonyms

buccaneer, corsair, raider, robber, marauder
Entry 1
buccaneer, corsair, raider, robber
Entry 2
buccaneer, corsair, marauder, raider

Antonyms

law enforcer, legitimate trader, honest merchant, law-abiding, honest
Entry 1
law enforcer, legitimate trader, honest merchant
Entry 2
law-abiding, honest

Collocations

pirate ship, pirate treasure, software pirate, sea pirate, notorious pirate
Entry 1
pirate ship, pirate treasure, software pirate
Entry 2
sea pirate, software pirate, notorious pirate

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