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thuggery

/ˈθʌɡ.ər.i/
thug · ger · y
Adverb:thuggishly
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Plural:thuggeries
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Adjective:thuggish
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• noun

1

Violent, brutal, or lawless behavior, especially of a criminal or intimidating nature.

Example

"The community leaders condemned the political thuggery that disrupted the local election."

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• Rhymes for thuggery

• Nearby Words

thu bon
thud
thug
thuggery
thuggish
thuggishly
thuggishness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from 'thug' plus the noun suffix '-ery'. The word 'thug' entered English from Hindi 'thag' (a thief or swindler, originally referring to the Thuggee, a historical network of highway robbers in India), ultimately derived from the Sanskrit root 'sthag', meaning to conceal or cover.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thuggery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thuggery
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