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Pusher

One who, or that which, pushes.

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Bassinet 76% connected

A wicker basket, with a covering or hood over one end, in which young children are placed as in a cradle.

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Criminal 76% connected

Guilty of crime or sin.

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Crook 76% connected

A bend, turn, or curve; curvature; flexure.

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Dealer 76% connected

One who deals; one who has to do, or has concern, with others; esp., a trader, a trafficker, a shopkeeper, a broker, or a merchant; as, a dealer in d…

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Felon 76% connected

A person who has committed a felony.

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Interloper 76% connected

One who interlopes; one who interlopes; one who unlawfully intrudes upon a property, a station, or an office; one who interferes wrongfully or offici…

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Intruder 76% connected

One who intrudes; one who thrusts himself in, or enters without right, or without leave or welcome; a trespasser.

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Malefactor 76% connected

An evil doer; one who commits a crime; one subject to public prosecution and punishment; a criminal.

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Mover 76% connected

A person or thing that moves, stirs, or changes place.

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Outlaw 76% connected

A person excluded from the benefit of the law, or deprived of its protection.

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Sandal 76% connected

Same as Sendal.

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Trespasser 76% connected

One who commits a trespass

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Synonym 6

Carriage 92% connected

That which is carried; burden; baggage.

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Peddler 92% connected

One who peddles; a traveling trader; one who travels about, retailing small wares; a hawker.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Perambulator 92% connected

One who perambulates.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Pram 92% connected

Alt. of Prame

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Stroller 92% connected

One who strolls; a vagrant.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Thruster 92% connected

One who thrusts or stabs.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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