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commando

[kuh-man-doh, -mahn-] / kəˈmæn doʊ, -ˈmɑn- /
NOUN
guerrilla
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mercenary terrorist
STRONG
irregular
WEAK
freedom fighter professional soldier resistance fighter soldier of fortune underground fighter
NOUN
soldier
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fighter guard guerrilla marine mercenary officer paratrooper pilot trooper veteran volunteer
STRONG
GI cadet conscript draftee gunner infantry musketeer private rank recruit scout warmonger warrior
WEAK
Green Beret airforce member cavalryperson enlisted person infantryperson military person selectee serviceperson soldier-at-arms
NOUN
task force
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crew
WEAK
TF detail squadron task group working party

Example Sentences

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The former Royal Marine Commando, of Burghill Road in the West Derby area of the city, was asked to enter pleas to four counts that had been amended since his last appearance.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

Throughout the 90s, Hogan's popularity transcended the wrestling ring, appearing in films including Mr Nanny and Suburban Commando.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

Sgt Jeffrey Broadhurst is one of the nation's oldest marines and one of the last surviving members of the Taunton-based 40 Commando to have fought in World War Two.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2025

Operation Postmaster was the first mission for the group, known as No. 62 Commando.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2024

He was writing about Commando Special Forces, how popular and revered they were by civilians, but his dislike of their commander, a German mercenary, made his words stiff.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie