2syllables
thuggish
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Definitions ofthuggish
1adjective
- Characterized by thuggery; behaving in a violent or intimidating way; appearing to be violent or intimidating.
Example: "Their thuggish manner made continuing negotiations very difficult."
- Resembling or characteristic of the assassins known as thugs or Thuggees (often capitalized in this sense).
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