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ruffian
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/ˈrʌf.ɪ.ən/
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/ˈrʌf.i.ən/
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ruffian
noun
ruffians
pl
UK
/ˈrʌf.ɪ.ən/
US
/ˈrʌf.i.ən/
Translations
бандит
The ruffian was arrested by the police for his crimes.
Бандит был арестован полицией за свои преступления.
хулиган
The ruffian was causing trouble in the neighborhood.
Хулиган создавал проблемы в районе.
головорез
The ruffian was known as a dangerous golovoréz in the city.
Головорез был известен как опасный человек в городе.
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грубиян
разбойник
Definitions
A violent person, especially one involved in crime.
The ruffian was known for causing trouble in the neighborhood.
(Archaic) A pimp; one who manages or controls prostitutes.
In Elizabethan London, a ruffian might lurk outside taverns to negotiate for the women under his control.
Synonyms
delinquent
scoundrel
gangster
thug
bully
brute
hooligan
ruff
ruffian
adjective
more ruffian
Comp.
most ruffian
Super.
UK
/ˈrʌf.i.ən/
US
/ˈrʌf.i.ən/
Archaic/literary use describing something violent, brutal, or lawless.
Definitions
Violent, brutal, or lawless in character.
A ruffian mob ransacked the warehouse.
Synonyms
boorish
ruffianly
vicious
savage
bullying
brutal
rowdy
rough
brutish
violent
lawless
thuggish
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