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thugs

NOUN

hoodlum

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assassin bandit bully criminal gangster goon gunman hooligan mobster murderer rioter rowdy troublemaker

STRONG

delinquent gorilla hood killer punk ruffian

WEAK

gang member hired killer professional killer

Antonyms

STRONGEST

law police

Example Sentences

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"They began organising traffic and clearing the markets, removing the street vendors who were blocking the roads. We felt protected from thugs and thieves."

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

The safety-conscious Monahan would not open her door to just anybody, especially not to hard-looking thugs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

Bishop Edward Mwai said that unnamed people had mobilised "thugs" to disrupt the church service, reports the Star website.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2025

Sometimes the best way to show leadership is to just say no, especially to bullies, thieves and thugs.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2025

The girl was like a sister to him, but, if he needed help beating up a gang of thugs or subduing a victory goddess, Piper was not the first person he’d turn to.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan