Discreditable and Ruffian

Discreditable

Discreditable adjective - Not respectable.

Ruffian and discreditable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruffian" instead an adjective "Discreditable".

Ruffian

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

Nearby Words: ruff, ruffianly, ruffianism
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