Ruffian and Rogue

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Ruffian

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

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Rogue is a synonym for ruffian in thug topic. In some cases you can use "Rogue" instead a noun "Ruffian", when it comes to topics like scoundrel, knave.

Nearby Words: ruff, ruffianly, ruffianism

Rogue

Rogue noun - A mean, evil, or unprincipled person.

Usage example: a rogue who had nothing but contempt for people who made their living honestly

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Ruffian is a synonym for rogue in scoundrel topic. Sometimes you can use "Ruffian" instead a noun "Rogue", if it concerns topics such as knave.

Nearby Words: roguish, roguery

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young	young ruffian	young rogue
drunken	drunken ruffian	drunken rogue

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