freebooter

noun
UK: /ˈfriːbuːtər/
US: /ˈfriːbuːtər/

  1. A person who attacks and steals from ships at sea; a pirate or plunderer.

    1. The freebooter sailed the seas, looking for ships to rob.
    2. The notorious freebooter was known for his daring raids on merchant vessels across the ocean.

  2. Someone who takes advantage of situations or opportunities in an unscrupulous or opportunistic way.

    1. He's a freebooter, always looking for a way to make a quick profit.
    2. Critics accused the company of being a freebooter, exploiting loopholes in environmental regulations for financial gain.

Synonyms

pirate buccaneer marauder opportunist
freebooter intransitive-verb

  1. To act as a pirate or plunderer, attacking and robbing ships at sea.

    1. In the past, some sailors chose to freebooter, attacking other boats.
    2. The history books tell us how pirates used to freebooter along the trade routes.

  2. To exploit or take advantage of situations or opportunities in an unscrupulous way; to freeload or sponge off others.

    1. He tried to freebooter off his brother's success, always asking for favors.
    2. She refused to freebooter on her family's generosity and worked hard to support herself.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "freebooter" in English means: A person who attacks and steals from ships at sea; a pirate or plunderer., Someone who takes advantage of situations or opportunities in an unscrupulous or opportunistic way..

The phonetic transcription of "freebooter" is /ˈfriːbuːtər/ in British English and /ˈfriːbuːtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "freebooter": pirate, buccaneer, marauder, opportunist.

Example usage of "freebooter": "The freebooter sailed the seas, looking for ships to rob.". More examples on the page.