thug - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for thug ?

Here are the synonyms for thug , a list of similar words for thug from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

an aggressive and violent young criminal

Synonyms

• goon
• hood
• hoodlum
• punk
• strong-armer
• thug
• tough
• toughie

More generic

• criminal
• crook
• felon
• malefactor
• outlaw

More specific

• bully

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