Goon
Goon noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
Usage example: the crime boss threatened to send the goons after him if he squealed
Rowdy
Rowdy noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
Usage example: rowdies had overtaken the neighborhood and were threatening people on the street
Mutual synonyms
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