Robber
Ruffian
Ruffian noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
Usage example: a gang of ruffians preying upon people who ventured into that section of town
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Synonyms for Ruffian
Robber and ruffian are semantically related in brigand topic. Sometimes you can use "Robber" instead a noun "Ruffian".
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How words are described
| simple | simple robber | simple ruffian |
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