ruffianism
- noun
- /ˈrʌfiənˌɪzəm/
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matonismo
- Years of unchecked ruffianism undermined the city's sense of safety.
Examples
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The judge condemned the ruffianism that had taken hold of the streets.
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His involvement in ruffianism eventually led to his arrest.
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The rise of ruffianism in the city has alarmed residents.
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Many people are concerned about the increasing ruffianism among youth.
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The increase in ruffianism in the city has made residents feel unsafe walking at night.
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Authorities are cracking down on ruffianism, aiming to restore peace and order in the community.
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Many neighborhoods experienced a rise in ruffianism, leading to calls for more police presence.
Synonyms
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A very strong natural force that causes damage, like a storm or eruption
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Violent behavior by a crowd that disturbs the public
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Violent actions that hurt or scare people
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Violent, noisy, or damaging actions by groups, often at sports events
An event in public where a group becomes violent and damages property
Antonyms
How Violent
- Offensive
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ruffianism comes from ruffian, an old word for a rough, violent man that English took from French and Italian words for a rogue or pimp. A helpful way to remember it is to think of 'rough' behaviour, so ruffianism means violent, lawless actions.