| Meaning | Violent and lawless. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "the more ruffianly element" | |
| Synonym | tough | |
| Broader | violent | Acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity |
| Spanish | alborotador | |
| Nouns | ruffian | a cruel and brutal fellow |
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