thug
nounUK /θʌɡ/
US /θʌɡ/
A thug is a mean person who hurts others.
The police caught the thug who stole the bag.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A violent criminal, especially one who uses force to rob or hurt people.
The gang of thugs was arrested after the robbery.
3. A tough, aggressive person who intimidates others.
He acted like a thug to scare the younger kids.
4. A hired tough who uses violence to threaten or harm people.
The businessman hired thugs to frighten his rivals.