
Goon
Negative connotation
The word 'goon' often implies a negative judgment about someone's character, suggesting they are violent or immoral.

The movie villain was always surrounded by his menacing goons.
Intimidation purpose
'Goon' can imply that the person is used to scare others, typically for control or to get something.

The landlord's goon knocked on doors, demanding overdue rent.
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