Hector and Ruffian

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Hector noun - A person who teases, threatens, or hurts smaller or weaker persons.

Usage example: a small-town hector with no job and lots of time on his hands

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

Nearby Words: hectored, hectoring

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

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

Nearby Words: ruff, ruffianly, ruffianism

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