ruffians

[US]/ˈrʌfɪənz/
[UK]/ˈrʌfɪənz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.violent or lawless people

Phrases & Collocations

ruffians at play

ruffians in town

ruffians causing trouble

ruffians in disguise

ruffians in action

ruffians and thugs

ruffians causing chaos

Example Sentences

the ruffians terrorized the neighborhood.

she stood up to the ruffians without fear.

the police arrested the ruffians after the fight.

ruffians often cause trouble in the city.

he warned us about the ruffians lurking around.

the ruffians stole money from the store.

they were known as ruffians in the local community.

the ruffians laughed as they vandalized the park.

ruffians can often be found in dark alleys.

the mayor promised to clean up the ruffians from the streets.

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