thug Antonyms
Meaning of thug
thug (n)
an aggressive and violent young criminal
thug (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.
An assassin; a ruffian; a rough.
thug Sentence Examples
- The notorious thug terrorized the neighborhood, extorting money from helpless victims.
- Police apprehended the suspected thug in a raid after weeks of investigation.
- The ruthless thugs beat up an elderly man for looking at them the wrong way.
- The thug's menacing gaze sent shivers down the spines of passersby.
- The prison warden kept a watchful eye on the notorious thug, fearing his violent outbursts.
- The violent thug had a reputation for leaving behind a trail of destruction wherever he went.
- The criminal gang employed a group of thugs to intimidate and harass witnesses.
- The undercover investigator infiltrated the gang, posing as a thug to gather intelligence.
- The thug's reign of terror came to an end when he was confronted by armed police officers.
- The convicted thug was sentenced to a lengthy prison term for his heinous crimes.
FAQs About the word thug
an aggressive and violent young criminalOne of an association of robbers and murderers in India who practiced murder by stealthy approaches, and from religious
hood, mobster, villain, criminal, gangsta, bully, thief, goon,gangster, hooligan
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The notorious thug terrorized the neighborhood, extorting money from helpless victims.
Police apprehended the suspected thug in a raid after weeks of investigation.
The ruthless thugs beat up an elderly man for looking at them the wrong way.
The thug's menacing gaze sent shivers down the spines of passersby.
