thug
Plural
thugs
1
a violent and criminal gang or an individual who engages in brutal and aggressive behavior
- The neighborhood experienced increased crime rates due to the presence of thug gangs engaging in illicit activities.
- The security camera footage captured a group of thugs assaulting a passerby in a late-night incident.
- The police conducted a crackdown on known thug hangouts to curb criminal activities in the area.
- Witnesses testified in court against the alleged thug who had been involved in a series of violent incidents.
- The community organized a neighborhood watch to protect residents from the threat of local thugs.