Nearby Words
thug [thuhg] Example Sentences
Main Entry:
thug [thuhg]
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: hoodlum
Synonyms: assassin, bandit, bully, criminal, delinquent, gang member, gangster, goon, gorilla, gunman, hired killer, hood, hooligan, killer, mobster, murderer, professional killer, punk, rioter, rowdy, ruffian, troublemaker
Main Entry: desperado
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: criminal
Synonyms: bandit, convict, cutthroat, gangster, hoodlum, lawbreaker, mugger, outlaw, ruffian, thug
Main Entry: gangster
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: person involved in illegal activities
Synonyms: Mafioso, bandit, bruiser, criminal, crook, dealer, desperado, goon, hit person, hood, hoodlum, hooligan*, member of the family, mobster, pusher, racketeer, robber, ruffian, soldier*, thug, tough
Example Sentences
  • The attack brought condemnation from media and politicians alike: the thug was seen as the outsider, not the rabbi.
  • It's often a puzzle to me how one plant can be well-behaved and valued in one area but a thug in another region.
  • Today he's staring at the face of a thug on the screen of his gunmetal-gray laptop.
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Main Entry: goon
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: ruffian
Synonyms: bozo, bruiser, dope, gorilla, hood, hooligan*, jerk, lummox, moron, nincompoop, ninny, sap, strong-arm, thug, tough guy
Main Entry: hood/hoodlum
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: gangster
Synonyms: criminal, delinquent, gangster, goon, hooligan, mobster, punk, rioter, rowdy, ruffian, thug, troublemaker
Main Entry: hooligan
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: hoodlum
Synonyms: criminal, delinquent, gangster, goon, hood, mobster, punk, rioter, rowdy, ruffian, thug, troublemaker
Main Entry: juvenile delinquent
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: young criminal
Synonyms: JD, criminal, delinquent, first offender, gangbanger, gangster, goon, hood, hoodlum, hooligan, hooligan, punk, punk, punk kid, rowdy, ruffian, thug, troublemaker, youthful offender
Main Entry: mobster
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: gangster
Synonyms: Mafioso, criminal, crook, godfather, goon, gunman/ woman, hit man/woman, hood, hoodlum, hooligan*, member of the family, outlaw, racketeer, soldier*, thug, wiseguy
Main Entry: punk
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: hoodlum
Synonyms: bully, criminal, delinquent, gangster, goon, hood, hooligan, mobster, rioter, rowdy, ruffian, thug, troublemaker
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