Thuggery

/ˈθʌɡəri/

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Negative Connotation

Thuggery implies disapproval and is used to condemn violent behaviors, often linked to criminality. Slide

The mayor denounced the thuggery that had taken over the downtown area.

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Media Context

Often used in news reports to describe unruly behavior by groups, such as gangs or hooligans. Slide

Headlines reported increased thuggery among rival fans after the football match.

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Non-Physical Aggression

Thuggery can also refer to non-physical aggression, like intimidation or bullying. Slide

She felt the corporation's negotiation tactics bordered on thuggery.

AggressionBarbarismBrutalityCrueltyRowdyismViolence

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