Hooligan
Hooligan noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
Usage example: shouldn't you hooligans be in school instead of threatening old ladies?
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Malefactor and hooligan are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Malefactor" instead a noun "Hooligan".
Nearby Word: hooliganism
Malefactor
Malefactor noun - A person who has committed a crime.
Usage example: the victim was able to give a clear description of the malefactor to the police
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Hooligan and malefactor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hooligan" instead a noun "Malefactor".
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Malefactor and Hooligan. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 27, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hooligan/malefactor
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Malefactor or Hooligan. 2016. Accessed July 27, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/hooligan/malefactor.
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