Thug and Vilifier

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

Vilifier and thug are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vilifier" instead a noun "Thug".

Vilifier noun - One who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel.

Thug and vilifier are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Thug" instead a noun "Vilifier".