Punk
Punk noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
Usage example: the vigilante was hailed by some as a hero for standing up to the punks who had repeatedly threatened his family
Roughneck
Roughneck noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
Usage example: a group of roughnecks like to hang out at the roadhouse and harass people
Mutual synonyms
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