goon
Example Sentences
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The goons fall through the air and into the glowing purple portal—only to disappear entirely.
From Literature
The "Gen Z" movement alleges, however, that paid goons had looted various buildings in order to undermine their cause.
From BBC
Private sector workers won the right to form unions and strike under the National Labor Relations Board, largely ending the union-busting and goon violence of decades past.
From Salon
It also highlighted the role of opportunists who infiltrated the protests – described as "goons" – who "undermined the principles of peaceful assembly".
From BBC
Our first indication that he might not be like the other goons with badges is shown in his expository flashback.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.