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Vigilante

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A person who takes the law into their own hands and enforces justice without legal authority

Example sentence: The city was plagued by crime, but one brave vigilante decided to take matters into their own hands.

Sense 2: A member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement within their community without legal authority

Example sentence: The neighborhood had its own vigilante group that patrolled the streets at night to ensure the safety of its residents.

Sense 3: A person who fights for a cause or principle with extreme dedication and without regard for the law

Example sentence: The environmentalist was seen as a vigilante, taking drastic measures to stop the destruction of the rainforest.

Sense 4: An avenger who seeks retribution or revenge for a perceived wrong or injustice

Example sentence: The protagonist became a vigilante after the murder of his family, seeking vengeance against the criminals responsible.

Sense 5: A type of crime fiction or superhero genre that features vigilantes as main characters

Example sentence: The comic book series introduced a new superhero who operated as a vigilante, fighting crime on the city streets.