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ffian
Plural
ruffians
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a violent or lawless person
- The ruffian lurked in the alley, intimidating passersby with his menacing glare.
- A group of ruffians vandalized the park, leaving destruction in their wake.
- The town had become overrun with ruffians, making it unsafe to walk the streets at night.
- Despite his reputation as a ruffian, he showed a surprising amount of kindness to those in need.
- The police apprehended the ruffian after a high-speed chase through the city streets.