Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

hooliganism

[hoo-li-guhn-iz-uhm] / ˈhu lɪ gənˌɪz əm /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Such bans are sometimes imposed in European soccer to deter hooliganism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic labelled the scenes "hooliganism".

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2025

Fried suggested arenas could be equipped with facial recognition technology, which is commonly used in soccer stadiums in Europe and Latin America to prevent hooliganism.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2024

Two days after the party, Vacio, whose legal name is Nikolai Vasilyev, was jailed for petty hooliganism and fined about $2,000 for violating the country’s propaganda law.

From Washington Times • Dec. 28, 2023

We can see the complete expression of life without conventions in the unrestraint of "hooliganism" with us, and its equivalents in other countries.

From The Education of Catholic Girls by Stuart, Janet Erskine




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "hooliganism" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com