thuggery

/'θʌgi:/ Cách viết khác : (thuggery) /'θʌgəri/ (thuggism) /'θʌgizm/
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Definition

Noun: 1. Violent or brutal acts as of thugs: The term refers to violent, intimidating, or criminal behavior typically associated with thugs, such as assault, bullying, or organized brutality. It implies a systematic or characteristic use of force and intimidation.

Usage

Thuggery is used as an uncountable noun to describe a type of behavior or a series of actions. It is often used in political, social, or journalistic contexts to condemn acts of violence and intimidation. - The primary meaning involves violent, criminal, or brutally intimidating actions.

Examples
  • The protest was marred by acts of thuggery from a small group of agitators.
  • The regime maintained power through a combination of propaganda and outright thuggery.
  • The neighborhood was plagued by the thuggery of local gangs.
Advanced Usage
  • Political thuggery: The use of violence and intimidation for political ends.
    • The election was overshadowed by accusations of political thuggery.
  • State-sponsored thuggery: Violent acts carried out or condoned by government authorities.
    • The report detailed instances of state-sponsored thuggery against dissidents.
Variants and Related Words
  • Thug (n): A violent person, especially a criminal.
    • The thugs were arrested for vandalism.
  • Thuggish (adj): Resembling or characteristic of a thug; brutal and violent.
    • He was criticized for his thuggish behavior on the field.
Synonyms
  • Violence: Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt or kill.
  • Brutality: Savage physical violence; cruelness.
  • Hooliganism: Disorderly, aggressive, often violent behavior, typically by a gang.
  • Gangsterism: Criminal activities characteristic of gangsters.
Related Phrases
  • Acts of thuggery: Specific instances of violent, intimidating behavior.
    • The police were called to stop the acts of thuggery.
  • Culture of thuggery: An environment where violent intimidation is commonplace or accepted.
    • The firm was known for its culture of thuggery in dealing with competitors.
Noun
  1. violent or brutal acts as of thugs

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