Devil and Ruffian

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

Usage example: he's a devil to everyone he does business with

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Ruffian and devil are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruffian" instead a noun "Devil".

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

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Devil and ruffian are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Devil" instead a noun "Ruffian".

Nearby Words: ruff, ruffianly, ruffianism

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