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ROUGHNECKS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word roughnecks. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word roughnecks. (close relations)
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roughnecked

Best Alternative Words for ROUGHNECKS

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bully
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

• a hired thug

adjective satellite

• excellent

verb

• be bossy towards

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

hooligan
nounn
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

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

tough
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not given to gentleness or sentimentality

• physically toughened

• resistant to cutting or chewing

noun

• someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing

• an aggressive and violent young criminal

• a cruel and brutal fellow

adjective satellite

• very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution

• substantially made or constructed

• violent and lawless

• feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')

• unfortunate or hard to bear

• making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe

yob
nounn
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

yobo
nounn
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

Best Hypernyms For ROUGHNECKS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for roughnecks, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
aggressor assailant assaulter attacker employee laborer worker

Alternatives for BULLY

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