thuggish
thuggish · more thuggish · most thuggish
Characterized by thuggeryCharacterized by thuggery; behaving in a violent or intimidating way; appearing to be violent or intimidating.
/ˈθʌɡɪʃ/
» They are betting this thuggish regime will survive.
Meaning
2 senses(derogatory)Characterized by thuggery; behaving in a violent or intimidating way; appearing to be violent or intimidating.
Their thuggish manner made continuing negotiations very difficult.
(obsolete)Resembling or characteristic of the assassins known as thugs or thuggees (often capitalized in this sense).
Examples
1 sentencesThey are betting this thuggish regime will survive.
Translations
2 languagesForms
more thuggish, most thuggish| Comparative | more thuggish Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most thuggish Lesson |
regular
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form