Meaning & use
Thugs
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Violent criminals or aggressive troublemakers, often acting as part of a gang.
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A group of thugs vandalized the storefront overnight.
The film portrays a city overrun by thugs and corrupt officials.
A note on using this word
The word originates from the Hindi "thag," referring to a historical gang of organized robbers and stranglers in India.
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