as in nemesis
one who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense
the danger of these self-appointed vigilantes is that they sometimes go after innocent people
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Recent Examples of vigilante
Following the 1876 election, the parties struck a deal to remove those forces, allowing vigilante and southern white authorities to reinstate control over Black southerners.
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 19 June 2025
Morales continued to say there was no threat to the community and is encouraging residents to stay vigilante.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Still, Pearce is expecting a vigilante police presence at the event.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Similar acts of vigilante justice animate his film.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 19 June 2025
Morales continued to say there was no threat to the community and is encouraging residents to stay vigilante.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Still, Pearce is expecting a vigilante police presence at the event.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Similar acts of vigilante justice animate his film.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilante
nemesis
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Marvel has made clear that the studio is preparing the Fantastic Four’s most iconic nemesis, Dr. Doom, for a forthcoming film, but the planet-obliterating combo of Galactus and Silver Surfer hardly feel like second best.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
22 July 2025
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Kelly and Jack’s Fight About Christina Aguilera Kelly, now 40, and Jack got into a drag-out fight when Jack danced with Kelly’s nemesis — Christina Aguilera — in season 2.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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“Vigilante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilante. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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