Ruffian

Meaning

a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person

A violent or lawless person; a bully.

Example Sentences

The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.

The ruffians vandalized the shop late at night.

Synonyms

thug, hooligan, criminal, villain, brute, gangster

Entry 1

thug, hooligan, criminal, villain

Entry 2

thug, hooligan, brute, villain, gangster

Antonyms

gentleman, saint, hero, protector, nobleman

Entry 1

gentleman, saint, hero, protector

Entry 2

gentleman, nobleman

Collocations

street ruffian, common ruffian, dangerous ruffian, violent ruffian, gang of ruffians, cruel ruffian

Entry 1

street ruffian, common ruffian, dangerous ruffian

Entry 2

street ruffian, violent ruffian, gang of ruffians, cruel ruffian