Malfeasant and Ruffian

Malfeasant

Malfeasant noun - One guilty of malfeasance.
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Ruffian and malfeasant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruffian" instead a noun "Malfeasant".

Nearby Word: malfeasance

Ruffian

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

Nearby Words: ruff, ruffianly, ruffianism
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