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thug(noun, attack, crimes, hoodlum, ruffian)
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tough(noun, person, mean, attack, thug)
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hooligan(noun, attack, informal, crimes, hoodlum)
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punk(noun, hoodlum)
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hoodlum(noun, attack, crook, crimes)
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gangster(noun, person)
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hood(noun, attack, slang, crimes, ruffian)
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dolt(noun, person)
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lout(noun, boor)
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ruffian(noun, attack, crimes, hoodlum)
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gladiator
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oaf(noun, person, stupid)
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lummox(noun, ruffian, oaf)
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roughneck(noun, thug)
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clod
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bully(noun, thug)
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fool
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moron(noun, ruffian)
6
strong-armer
6
toughie(noun, tough)
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