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PUNK Synonyms

There are 33 synonyms of the word punk. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word punk. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PUNK

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hoodlum
nounn
noun

• an aggressive and violent young criminal

hood
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an aggressive and violent young criminal

• a protective covering that is part of a plant

• (slang) a neighborhood or community

• a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera

• (falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head

• metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes

• the folding roof of a carriage

• a headdress that protects the head and face

• protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine

• (zoology) an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal

verb

• cover with a hood

hooligan
nounn
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

anarchist
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an advocate of anarchism

delinquent
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a young offender

adjective satellite

• guilty of a misdeed

• failing in what duty requires

• past due; not paid at the scheduled time

dissentient
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England

• disagreeing, especially with a majority

dissentious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)

insurgent
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

• a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

adjective satellite

• in opposition to a civil authority or government

malcontent
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who is discontented or disgusted

adjective satellite

• discontented as toward authority

maverick
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

• an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it

adjective satellite

• independent in behavior or thought

miscreant
nounn
noun

• a person without moral scruples

outlaw
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

adjective satellite

• contrary to or forbidden by law

• disobedient to or defiant of law

verb

• declare illegal; outlaw

rebel
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

• `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

• someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

verb

• take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

• break with established customs

renegade
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

• a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

adjective satellite

• having deserted a cause or principle

verb

• break with established customs

rowdy
adjectiveadj
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

adjective satellite

• disturbing the public peace; loud and rough

ruffian
nounn
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

troublemaker
nounn
noun

• someone who deliberately stirs up trouble

cheap
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relatively low in price or charging low prices

adjective satellite

• tastelessly showy

• of very poor quality; flimsy

• embarrassingly stingy

cheesy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of very poor quality; flimsy

chintzy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of very poor quality; flimsy

• embarrassingly stingy

Best Hypernyms For PUNK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for punk, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
igniter ignitor lighter adolescent criminal crook felon malefactor outlaw rock rock'n'roll stripling teen teenager
Phrases (3)
rock 'n' rollrock-and-rollrock music

Alternatives for HOODLUM

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