vigilante
noun
a member of a vigilance committee.
vigilantes
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pluralof vigilante.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This is not to minimize deficit and debt considerations; profligate fiscal policies always run the risk of upsetting the bond vigilantes, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Universe conditioned us to worship such false idols, portraying wealthy, aristocratic heroes as our greatest defense against alien threats and vigilantes working beyond the reach of the law as the true keepers of justice.
From Salon ● May 24, 2026
Bond vigilantes, he predicts, “would likely push bond yields higher in this scenario.”
From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026
Even if Warsh wants to cut rates, Yardeni says, the bond vigilantes will resist, just as they have since the easing cycle began in September 2024.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
Well, he would be ill-advised to repeat this ploy once my punctuation vigilantes are on the loose.
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
