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YOB Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word yob. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word yob. (close relations)
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Definition of YOB
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yobsyobbish

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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

roughneck
noun, adjectiven, adj
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

yobo
nounn
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

Best Hypernyms For YOB

Here is a list of related hypernyms for yob, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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aggressor assailant assaulter attacker

Alternatives for BULLY

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