brigand

As nouns the difference between brigand and criminal

is that brigand is an outlaw or bandit while criminal is a person who is guilty of a crime, notably breaking the law.

As an adjective criminal is

being against the law; forbidden by law.

As nouns the difference between plunderer and brigand

is that plunderer is looter while brigand is an outlaw or bandit.

As nouns the difference between pillager and brigand

is that pillager is a person who pillages while brigand is an outlaw or bandit.

As nouns the difference between brigand and rogue

is that brigand is an outlaw or bandit while rogue is a scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person.

As an adjective rogue is

vicious and solitary.

As a verb rogue is

to cull; to destroy plants not meeting a required standard. Especially when saving seed, rogue or unwanted plants are removed before pollination.

As nouns the difference between brigand and thief

is that brigand is an outlaw or bandit while thief is one who has carried out a theft.

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and brigand

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while brigand is an outlaw or bandit.

As nouns the difference between brigand and miscreant

is that brigand is an outlaw or bandit while miscreant is one who has behaved badly, or illegally.

As an adjective miscreant is

lacking in conscience or moral principles; unscrupulous.