noun
- violent criminals who use force or threats to harm others or commit crimes
Examples
- The store owner was robbed by two thugs who threatened him with a knife.
- Police arrested the thugs who had been terrorizing the neighborhood.
- The witness was afraid to testify against the thugs in court.
- Security cameras captured the thugs breaking into the warehouse.
- The mayor promised to crack down on thugs operating in the city.
- Local residents formed a watch group to protect themselves from thugs.