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THUGS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for THUGS?

Need another word that means the same as “thugs”? Find 7 synonyms for “thugs” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Thugs” are: goon, hood, hoodlum, punk, strong-armer, tough, toughie

Thugs as a Noun

Definitions of "Thugs" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “thugs” as a noun can have the following definitions:

  • An aggressive and violent young criminal.

Synonyms of "Thugs" as a noun (7 Words)

goonA guard in a German prisoner-of-war camp during the Second World War.
I don t want to deal with Jack today he s such a goon.
hoodZoology an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal.
The hood of a rearing cobra.
hoodlumAn aggressive and violent young criminal.
They were the professional gangsters of New York hoodlums and racketeers.
punkAn admirer or player of punk rock typically characterized by coloured spiked hair and clothing decorated with safety pins or zips.
You were a nobody a punk kid starting out.
strong-armerAn aggressive and violent young criminal.
toughA rough and violent man.
A gang of toughs.
toughieA particularly difficult or baffling question or problem.
Who do you admire most That s a toughie.
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