thuggery

Meanings

• noun

  The use of violence, intimidation, or other unlawful methods to achieve a goal or demonstrate power.

• noun

  A group of people who engage in criminal or violent activities.

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Synonyms

thuggishness , thugness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thuggery
ruggery , juggery , sluggery

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Variants

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thug , thuggeries , thuggery , thuggish , thugs

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Forms

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thuggeries, thugged, thuggishly

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Etymology

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Originally referred to members of criminal gangs in India during British colonial rule, from the Hindi word 'thag,' meaning 'robber' or 'bandit'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'thug' originally referred to a Hindu ascetic or mendicant, but the meaning changed during British colonial rule.

2. Thuggery is sometimes referred to as 'organized crime' or 'gang violence'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Criminal Behavior: Thuggery is a type of criminal behavior characterized by the use of violence and intimidation to achieve a goal.

2. Gang Culture: Thuggery is often associated with gang culture and the criminal activities of gangs.

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Culture

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Thuggery has been portrayed extensively in literature, music, and film, often as a symbol of criminality, violence, and power. In some contexts, it can also refer to a form of toughness or intimidation that is not necessarily criminal.

How to Memorize "thuggery"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people wearing masks and carrying weapons, engaging in violent activities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thuggery' with violence, intimidation, and criminal activities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'thuggery' starts with the letter 't', as in 'tough' and 'threatening'.

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