Muscleman and Ruffian

Muscleman

Muscleman noun - A bully employed as a thug or bodyguard.
Usage example: the drug lord had his muscleman to protect him
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Synonyms for Muscleman

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

Ruffian

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

Muscleman and ruffian are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Muscleman" with "Ruffian", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: ruff, ruffianly, ruffianism
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