Ruffian and Rioter

Ruffian

Ruffian noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
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Rioter and ruffian are semantically related in hoodlum topic. In some cases you can use "Rioter" instead a noun "Ruffian".

Nearby Words: ruff, ruffianly, ruffianism

Rioter

Rioter noun - Troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority.

Ruffian and rioter are semantically related in gangster topic. Sometimes you can use "Ruffian" instead a noun "Rioter", if it concerns topics such as hoodlum.

Nearby Words: riot, riotous, rioted, rioting
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