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Thuggery

usgb/ˈθʌɡəri/Volume
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Negative Connotation

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

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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.

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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.

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