ruffianism
Example Sentences
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As attacks on the rule of law become more frequent and intense, the public has rekindled its often dormant affection for public-interest lawyers — endearingly unglamorous defenders of principle over politics, of rules over ruffianism.
From New York Times ● Jan. 21, 2020
Its ruffianism has no social function; it satisfies itself.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 5, 2012
A scrubby beard covered his face to the cheekbones, giving him an air of ruffianism that went oddly with his large weak frame and nervous movements.
From "1984" by George Orwell
The theory of evolution—her gospel—reeks with ruffianism, nature-patented and promoted.
From The Crack of Doom by Robert Cromie
On days of general drill, or grand parade, we looked formidable enough—at least to overawe the ruffianism around us.
From The Bandolero A Marriage among the Mountains by Mayne Reid
