nightrider

Noun

Meaning

member of a secret mounted band in United States South after the American Civil War; committed acts of intimidation and revenge

Source: WordNet

harrier avenger horseman animal beast carnivore malefactor rider attacker antagonist foe brute adversary intruder aggressor

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guardian patsy object goat target prey

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attacker aggressor assailant assaulter

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