The movement of the inhabitants drove the band of thugs out of the town.
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Thugs
Synonyms for "thugs" (206 found)
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Noun(26 words)
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jailbirdjousterjudaskillerknightlackeylawbreakermad dogmafiosomanman eaterman-eaterman-killermanslayermassacrermatadormilitantminionmiscreantmobsman
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They are thugs.
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They're thugs.
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There are thugs in all religions.
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