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
The upcoming installment will continue following the vigilantes' quest to expose supposed heroes like Homelander for abusing their power.
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 2 July 2025
Sailor's owner, Abigail Crouch, 24, was left feeling rather embarrassed when her adorable vigilante had to be carried out of the building by the doorman, Eric.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
The good news is that Japan’s debt auctions are now attracting enough demand to calm nerves — and placate the bond vigilantes.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
These collectives come in many forms, from crime-fighting vigilantes (Birds of Prey, The Heroic Trio) to musical acts (Spice World, Mamma Mia!) to simple friendships between older women (Steel Magnolias, Book Club).
—EW.com, 16 June 2025
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 2 July 2025
Sailor's owner, Abigail Crouch, 24, was left feeling rather embarrassed when her adorable vigilante had to be carried out of the building by the doorman, Eric.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
The good news is that Japan’s debt auctions are now attracting enough demand to calm nerves — and placate the bond vigilantes.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
These collectives come in many forms, from crime-fighting vigilantes (Birds of Prey, The Heroic Trio) to musical acts (Spice World, Mamma Mia!) to simple friendships between older women (Steel Magnolias, Book Club).
—EW.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilante
nemesis
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Read more Comics 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Teaser Previews New Costume 'Superman' Blows Past Zack Snyder's 'Man of Steel' Michael Keaton played the eponymous Dark Knight while his nemesis the Joker was brought to life by Jack Nicholson.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Spurrier, long Georgia’s nemesis, retired less than a month later.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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“Vigilante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilante. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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