Definition of Thug

1. Noun. An aggressive and violent young criminal.

Exact synonyms: Goon, Hood, Hoodlum, Punk, Strong-armer, Tough, Toughie
Specialized synonyms: Bully
Generic synonyms: Criminal, Crook, Felon, Malefactor, Outlaw
Derivative terms: Strong-arm, Strong-arm

Definition of Thug

1. n. One of an association of robbers and murderers in India who practiced murder by stealthy approaches, and from religious motives. They have been nearly exterminated by the British government.

2. n. An assassin; a ruffian; a rough.

Definition of Thug

1. Noun. A criminal who treats others violently and roughly, especially for hire. ¹

2. Noun. (dated) One of a band of assassins formerly active in northern India who worshipped Kali and offered their victims to her. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Thug

1. a brutal ruffian or assassin [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thug

thrutching
thruway
thruways
thryes
thryfallow
thryfallowed
thryfallowing
thryfallows
thrymsa
thrymsas
thud
thudded
thudding
thuddingly
thuds
thug (current term)
thugged out
thuggee
thuggees
thuggeries
thuggery
thugging
thuggish
thuggishly
thuggishness
thuggism
thuggisms
thuggo
thuggos
thuggy

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