Culprit and Ruffian

Culprit

Culprit noun - A person who has committed a crime.
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Ruffian and culprit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruffian" instead a noun "Culprit".

Ruffian

Ruffian noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
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Culprit and ruffian are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Culprit" instead a noun "Ruffian".

Nearby Words: ruff, ruffianly, ruffianism
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