Brute and Thug

Brute

Brute noun - A mean, evil, or unprincipled person.

Usage example: only a brute would deliberately break someone's arm

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Thug and brute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thug" instead a noun "Brute".

Nearby Words: brutal, brutish, brutally, Brutus

Thug noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.

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Brute and thug are semantically related. You can use "Brute" instead a noun "Thug".

typical	typical brute	typical thug
simple	simple brute	simple thug
stupid	stupid brute	stupid thug
selfish	selfish brute	selfish thug
Other adjectives: petty, strong, violent, muscular, massive, large, tough, hulking, arrogant, huge, dangerous, evil, vicious, quiet, criminal, murderous, mere, dumb, ruthless, tall, mindless, giant, armed, sadistic.

Ser Amory Lorch is a far less impressive Brute for the Lannisters - he's nothing more than a vicious, idiot thug, lacking Clegane's Super Strength and fear factor.

Source: The Brute
But in terms of behavior, Black is a violent thug whose psychic powers still get used for brute force and Superman eventually defeats him with intelligence; strategically beating him at his own game.

Source: Brains: Evil; Brawn: Good
The Brute: Hagiwara: Hagiwara who has an aggressive thug vibe and seems eager to pick fights.

Source: Manga / Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches