Drunkard and Ruffian

Drunkard

Drunkard noun - A person who makes a habit of getting drunk.
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Ruffian and drunkard are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruffian" instead a noun "Drunkard".

Nearby Words: drunk, drunken

Ruffian

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

Nearby Words: ruff, ruffianly, ruffianism
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