Thug

n.	1.	One of an association of robbers and murderers in India who practiced murder by stealthy approaches, and from religious motives. They have been nearly exterminated by the British government.
	2.	An assassin; a ruffian; a rough.

Noun

1.

thug - an aggressive and violent young criminal Synonyms: hood, hoodlum, punk, strong-armer, toughie, goon, tough

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