Bullyboy and Hoodlum

Bullyboy

Bullyboy noun - A person who teases, threatens, or hurts smaller or weaker persons.
Usage example: unfortunately, some local bullyboys had made the park their turf, and families avoided it
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Synonyms for Bullyboy

Hoodlum and bullyboy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hoodlum" instead a noun "Bullyboy".

Hoodlum

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

Bullyboy and hoodlum are semantically related. You can use "Bullyboy" instead a noun "Hoodlum".
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