Gangbanger and Thug

Gangbanger

Gangbanger noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
Usage example: the argument that the DEA needs to focus more on the kingpins of the drug trade and less on the gangbangers in the street
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Synonyms for Gangbanger

Thug and gangbanger are semantically related. in young criminal topic. In some cases you can use "Thug" instead a noun "Gangbanger".

Thug

Thug noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
Usage example: the Mob boss regularly sent his thugs after people who were slow to pay their debts
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Synonyms for Thug

Gangbanger and thug are semantically related. You can use "Gangbanger" instead a noun "Thug".
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