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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

vigilantes

/ˌvɪdʒɪˈleɪntiːz/ noun · British & US
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What does vigilantes mean?

noun

A group of people who take the law into their own hands, often by violently punishing those they believe have committed crimes. A person who takes the law into their own hands, often by violently punishing those they believe have committed crimes.

Example

"The town was plagued by vigilantes who were determined to rid it of crime."

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