ruffian Sentence Examples
- The ruffian's menacing glare sent shivers down the townsfolk's spines.
- The notorious ruffian terrorized the streets, leaving behind a trail of stolen goods and broken bones.
- The innkeeper's warning about the ruffian fell on deaf ears, and the unsuspecting traveler met a grim fate.
- The savage ruffian attacked the helpless victim without hesitation or remorse.
- The lawman's relentless pursuit forced the ruffian into hiding, but his reign of terror would not last forever.
- The reformed ruffian sought redemption in a life of honest toil, shedding his former ways.
- The ruffian's coarse language and uncivilized behavior alienated him from society.
- The legend of the ruthless ruffian was passed down through generations, inspiring fear and caution.
- The boys' prankish antics were dismissed as mere ruffianism, but their behavior hinted at a darker future.
- The ruffian's brutal attack sent the peaceful community spiraling into chaos and fear.
ruffian Meaning
ruffian (n)
a cruel and brutal fellow
ruffian (n.)
A pimp; a pander; also, a paramour.
A boisterous, cruel, brutal fellow; a desperate fellow ready for murderous or cruel deeds; a cutthroat.
ruffian (a.)
brutal; cruel; savagely boisterous; murderous; as, ruffian rage.
ruffian (v. i.)
To play the ruffian; to rage; to raise tumult.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ruffian
FAQs About the word ruffian
a cruel and brutal fellowA pimp; a pander; also, a paramour., A boisterous, cruel, brutal fellow; a desperate fellow ready for murderous or cruel deeds; a cutth
bandit, gangster, assassin, villain, hoodlum,thug, pirate, thief, criminal, plug-ugly
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The ruffian's menacing glare sent shivers down the townsfolk's spines.
The notorious ruffian terrorized the streets, leaving behind a trail of stolen goods and broken bones.
The innkeeper's warning about the ruffian fell on deaf ears, and the unsuspecting traveler met a grim fate.
The savage ruffian attacked the helpless victim without hesitation or remorse.
